Cognizant · 10 hours ago
Sr. Healthcare Product Owner
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $132K/yr
5+ years expCognizant is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Senior Product Owner to drive the roadmap and execution for the modernization of QNXT and related platform capabilities. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to translate strategy into outcomes, manage the product backlog, and mentor other product owners and engineers.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
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Responsibilities
Lead and co‑own roadmap definition for QNXT architecture and operational modernization that supports real business use cases and solution delivery
Serve as the voice of the end‑user, turning business and technical strategies into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and execution‑ready backlog items for Agile teams
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Product Owners, Architecture, DevOps, and Engineering to align requirements, expectations, and delivery plans with customers and consulting groups
Own the product backlog: prioritize, refine, and adjust scope to meet outcome‑based goals; ensure clarity, quality, and supportability of delivered work
Provide day‑to‑day leadership to Agile teams—clarifying requirements, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement in ways of working
Review team deliverables for content, quality, supportability, and alignment to standards and non‑functional requirements
Communicate team goals, status, risks, and decisions effectively to executives, stakeholders, and delivery partners
Partner with leaders to plan resources needed to achieve business outcomes; promote an inclusive, innovative culture where teams are empowered
Mentor Product Owners, Architects, and Engineers on Agile product practices, product thinking, and outcome orientation
Qualification
Required
5–6 years of relevant experience, including software development exposure and Architecture delivery and/or Technical Product Owner responsibilities
5–6 years influencing and motivating teams as a business/technical lead in Agile environments
5–6 years of healthcare payer industry experience (e.g., claims, eligibility, benefits, configuration, or administration platforms)
Demonstrated servant leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and a track record of delivering tangible product outcomes
Proven ability to translate technical vision (architecture goals, platform modernization) into business and operational value for stakeholders
Deep understanding and hands‑on practice of Agile principles, practices, and methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), including backlog management and release planning
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels and drive alignment across cross‑functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field; post‑graduate degree is a plus
Preferred
Scaled Agile (SAFe) experience and prior use of Azure DevOps for product/backlog management
Prior experience with healthcare payer administration, QNXT (or similar platforms), and large‑scale healthcare software development
Exposure to or familiarity with modern engineering stacks and cloud platforms such as: Azure services/infrastructure, .NET/C#/ASP.NET, Angular, MS SQL, Kafka/AMQP, PaaS/SaaS, Azure Architecture, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, microservices & RESTful APIs, CI/CD automation, IAM/OIDC, and large‑scale system architecture design
Experience supporting multiple Product Owner teams or engagements
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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