Product Manager, R&D IntelliScript (Remote)

About Us

Milliman IntelliScript is a group of a few hundred experts in fields ranging from actuarial science to information technology to clinical practice. Together we develop and deploy category-defining data-driven software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for a broad spectrum of insurance health IT and life sciences clients. We are a business unit within Milliman Inc. a respected consultancy with offices around the world.

Candidates who have their pick of jobs are drawn to IntelliScripts entrepreneurial and collaborative culture of innovation excellence exceptional customer service balance and transparency. Every single person has a voice in our company and we challenge each other to push the outer limits of our full diverse potential. And weve shown sustained growth that ensures youll have room to grow your skillset responsibilities and career.

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What this position entails

Our Business Development department is charged with identifying creating and launching innovative software solutions. We explore emerging opportunities across multiple markets to deliver products that help clients solve real problems. This team thrives on creativity collaboration and a passion for transforming complex data into meaningful revenue-generating solutions.

As an R&D Product Specialist youll play a pivotal role in bringing our mission to this multifaceted role youll operate as product owner and project manager guiding new ideas from initial concept through prototyping launch and early market adoption. Youll maintain product backlogs define and prioritize requirements and work closely with developers to deliver MVPs and iterate based on user feedback. Your ability to coordinate across teams and establish new operational processes will help us move quickly and efficiently as we break new ground.

Youll also serve as a client-facing subject matter expert engaging with customers to understand their needs validate product concepts and support early sales conversations. Whether developing prototypes designing proofs-of-concept or assisting with business plan creation youll be central to shaping solutions that will help drive long-term growth. If you love wearing multiple hats thrive on creative problem-solving and want your work to have a direct impact this is the role for you.

What you will be doing

Product Development & Requirements

• Manage and maintain the R&D product development backlog ensuring prioritization and timely execution of high-impact initiatives
• Translate business operational and clinical needs into clear business requirement documents backlog items and process diagrams
• Collaborate closely with engineering to define requirements clarify questions and ensure development delivers meaningful outcomes
• Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT) identifying defects and ensuring each release meets quality standards
• Rapidly develop prototypes and lightweight MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) prioritizing speed and agility to validate concepts and iterate based on early feedback
• Champion a culture of rapid learning and experimentation to lay the foundation for long-term revenue growth

Project Management

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of project milestones
• Develop and maintain project plans timelines and status reports for new product initiatives
• Facilitate regular check-ins and stand-ups to monitor progress identify risks and resolve roadblocks
• Help establish and refine operational processes and best practices for launching new solutions
• Track project dependencies manage resource allocation and proactively communicate changes to stakeholders

Client-Facing & Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for clients articulating product capabilities and technical concepts in an accessible manner
• Gather and synthesize client feedback to inform product requirements and ongoing development priorities
• Lead client discovery sessions and product demonstrations to validate concepts and ensure solutions meet real-world needs
• Collaborate with clients to design proofs-of-concepts tailored to their specific challenges
• Support sales teams in early-stage conversations by providing technical expertise and answering client questions

What we need

• Minimum of 4 years experience in product management product development software R&D or related roles preferably within healthcare technology or other data-intensive domains
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data to improve outcomes or answer business questions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Jira or other relevant software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with user acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance processes
• Experience conducting or supporting ROI efficiency or value analyses in collaboration with sales or product teams

What you bring to the table

• Proven ability to translate complex business operational or clinical needs into clear requirements actionable backlog items and process diagrams
• Experience collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact products and features
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex workflows and datasets into actionable requirements for engineering
• Track record of managing product development backlogs prioritizing initiatives and driving timely execution
• Comfort with rapid prototyping and MVP development embracing an iterative learning-focused approach
• Strong project management skills including planning coordinating teams tracking milestones and proactively resolving risks
• Client-facing experience with the ability to lead discovery sessions gather feedback and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making skills
• Constructive can do approach to overcoming obstacles
• Self-motivated organized and able to work independently and thrive on a growing team
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving ambiguous early-stage environment with a high degree of ownership autonomy and cross-functional collaboration
• Proactive in seeking input from others sharing insights and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Adaptable and willing to pitch in wherever needed

Wish list

• Advanced degree diploma or certification in a related field (e.g. Product Management Business Analysis Healthcare Informatics)
• Experience working with clinical data such as medical claims electronic health records (EHR) or other healthcare datasets
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and experience working in a HIPAA-compliant environment
• Background in healthcare life sciences legal services insurance or other data-intensive or regulated industries
• Experience presenting to senior leadership and/or facilitating stakeholder workshops
• Proficiency with product management or analytics tools (e.g. Jira Confluence Tableau SQL)
• Exposure to agile lean or other modern product development methodologies

Location

This position is open to remote work. The expected application deadline for this job is April 1 2026. Applicants must be willing to travel to the Milliman office in Brookfield WI and travel to client sites industry conferences etc. (most often day trips nationwide up to 25% travel).

Compensation

The overall salary range for this role is $71700 - $199065. A combination of factors will be considered including but not limited to education relevant work experience qualifications skills certifications etc.

For candidates residing in:

• Alaska California Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York City Pennsylvania Virginia Washington or the District of Columbia:

• • $82455 - $131905 if overall experience is less than 5 years; and
  • $120635 - $199065 for experience greater than 5 years.

• All other states:
  • $71700 - $114700 if overall experience is less than 5 years; and
  • $104900 - $173100 for experience greater than 5 years.

A combination of factors will be considered including but not limited to education relevant work experience qualifications skills certifications etc.

Milliman Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees health financial securityand well-being. Benefits include:

• Medical Dental and Vision Coverage for employees dependents and domestic partners.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
• 401(k) Plan Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
• Discretionary Bonus Program Recognizing employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Pre-tax savings for dependent care transportation and eligible medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
• Holidays A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
• Family Building Benefits Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
• Paid Parental Leave Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
• Life Insurance & AD&D 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Fully paid by Milliman.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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