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UCLA Health · 1 month ago

Senior Product Manager, Medicare Product Development

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$106K/yr - $234K/yr

8+ years exp

UCLA Health is seeking a strategic Senior Product Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of their Medicare Advantage products. This role involves partnering with the Director of Medicare Product Development and Bids to guide the annual bid process and ensure product accuracy and compliance throughout the member lifecycle.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Medicare Advantage product development

Support and help manage the annual bid process

Ensure products meet CMS requirements and organizational goals

Collaborate with actuarial, compliance, operations, and other key teams

Translate regulatory changes and market insights into product strategy

Qualification

Medicare Advantage product managementCMS bid submission processesCMS regulations knowledgeProject Management Professional (PMP)Microsoft Office SuiteRisk managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

A Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Eight or more years of progressive experience in Medicare Advantage product management, product development or related leadership roles within a health plan

Expert-level knowledge of Medicare Advantage product management and product development within a health plan environment

Comprehensive understanding of CMS bid submission and Plan Benefit Package (PBP) entry processes to ensure full compliance and accuracy

Advanced knowledge of CMS regulations, model materials, and bid development procedures, integrating them into product strategy and compliance efforts

Leads complex, cross-functional implementation and product readiness initiatives that support successful launches and operational alignment

Excels in organizational and project management, effectively balancing multiple complex deadlines

Communicates complex concepts clearly through strong written, verbal, and presentation skills tailored to diverse audiences

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data reporting tools

Preferred

MBA or MPH

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Collaborates effectively across departments, influencing outcomes and building consensus without direct authority

Understands managed care operations, benefit configuration, and full product life cycle management

Applies knowledge of actuarial principles, medical cost drivers, and financial performance metrics to support product and pricing decisions

Anticipates challenges and mitigates risks in managing CMS deliverables through proactive planning

Leverages familiarity with Star Ratings, competitive market trends, and Medicare benefit design strategies to inform product innovation and competitiveness

Company

UCLA Health

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For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Founded in 1955

Los Angeles, CA, US

10001+ employees