Sr. Strategic Product Planning Manager
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
At Zelis we Get Stuff Done. So lets get to it!
A Little About Us
Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers providers and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers including the top five national health plans regional health plans TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify optimize and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts driving real measurable results for clients.
At Zelis AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo accelerate innovation and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility embrace change and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions exceptional experiences and the future of our industry for our clients customers and our culture.
A Little About You
You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences community involvement and the valuable lessons youve learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements the knowledge youve gained and the personal interests that shape who you are.
Position Overview
The Member Engagement & Transparency Business Unit at Zelis isseekinga highly strategic and operationally focused leader to drive product planning governance and cross-functional coordination across the organization. Reporting to the VP of Operations & Product Readiness this role will play a critical part in orchestrating the annual capital planning process supporting long-range product planning and ensuring alignment between product strategy and investment priorities.This individual will partner closely with Product leadership across the business unit to coordinate strategic operating plans (SOPs) business cases and investment proposals that support annual and multi-year planning cycles. The role requires strong organizational leadership executive communication skills and the ability to drive accountability across a complex matrixed environment.
The ideal candidate brings a combination of product operations strategic planning program management and financial planning coordination experience. They will serve as a trusted operational partner to Product leadership ensuring planning processes are executed effectively deadlines are met and business initiatives align with organizational priorities.
Senior ManagerStrategicProductPlanning
The Member Engagement & Transparency Business Unit at Zelis isseekinga highly strategic and operationally focused leader to driveportfolio strategyproduct planning governance and cross-functional coordination across the organization. Reporting to the VP of Operations & Product Readiness this role will play a critical part in orchestrating the annual capital planning process supporting long-range product planning and ensuring alignment between product strategy and investment priorities.
This individual will partner closely with Product leadership across the business unit to coordinate strategic operating plans (SOPs) business cases and investment proposals that support annual and multi-year planning cycles. The role requires strong organizational leadership executive communication skills and the ability to drive accountability across a complex matrixed environment.
The ideal candidate brings a combination of product operations strategic planning program management and financial planning coordination experience. They will serve as a trusted operational partner to Product leadership ensuring planning processes are executed effectively deadlines are met and business initiatives align with organizational priorities.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Strategy & Market Intelligence
Conduct market competitive and buyer analysis to inform portfolio investment decisions and long-range strategic planning
Serve as the voice of the payer byidentifyingcustomer needs pain points decision criteria and value drivers
Assess competitive capabilities market trends and organizational strengths toidentifyportfolio opportunities gaps and strategic priorities
Develop portfolio-level strategic recommendations informed by customer insights competitive intelligence and business objectives
Facilitate investment prioritization discussions and strategic tradeoff decisions across the product portfolio
Partner with Product leadership to define strategic priorities planning frameworks and investment criteria that align business and product strategy
Support development of long-range portfolio roadmaps strategic operating plans (SOPs) and multi-year growth strategies
Strategic Planning & Capital Planning
Lead and coordinate the annual capital planning process across the Member Engagement & Transparency Product organization
Partner with Product leaders to develop andconsolidatestrategic operating plans (SOPs) that support annual investment planning and long-range product strategies
Ensure product-level business cases investment proposals and planning materials are complete aligned andsubmittedwithin established timelines
Review strategic operating plans and business cases for alignment with organizationalobjectives portfolio strategy customer needs and financial goals
Facilitate planning discussions with Product Finance Operations and Executive Leadership to support prioritization and investment decisions
Support development and maintenance of long-range product planning frameworks and portfolio roadmaps
Identifyrisks dependencies and tradeoffs across planning initiatives and proactively drive resolution strategies
Product Operations & Governance
Establish operational rhythms governance processes and planning cadences across the Product organizationin support of Strategic Planning
Drive accountability across Product teams to ensure planning milestones deliverables and approvals are completed on time
Develop standardized templates reporting mechanisms and planning processes to improve consistency and transparency across the organization
Partner with Product leadership to track strategic initiatives investment priorities and portfolio-level progress
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Product Finance Technology Operations and other business stakeholders
Support executive-level reporting portfolio reviews and planning presentations
Continuously improve planning prioritization and operational governance processes
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as a trusted operational partner to Product leadership and the VP of Operations & Product Readiness
Facilitate alignment across multiple stakeholders and functional teams in a highly matrixed environment
Help translate strategic priorities into actionable operational plans and execution frameworks
Drive communication and transparency across planning cycles and organizational initiatives
Support change management and organizational readiness related to strategic planning initiatives and investment priorities
Experience & Qualifications
7 years of experience in Product Operations Program Management Strategic Planning Portfolio Management or related operational leadership roles
Demonstrated experience coordinating annual planning capital planning portfolio governance or long-range strategic planning processes
Strong understanding of product organizations product development lifecycles and operational planning processes
Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple senior stakeholders
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Experience working closely with Product Finance Technology and Operations leaders
Ability to influence without direct authority and drive accountability across teams
Experience developing business cases investment proposals or strategic planning documentation
Strong project and program management capabilities including risk management dependency tracking and milestone coordination
Proficiencywith planning and collaboration tools such as Jira Confluence Smartsheet Microsoft Office or similar platforms
Healthcare healthcare technology fintech or regulated industry experience preferred
Preferred Leadership Characteristics
Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills
Highly collaborative and relationship-oriented
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving structure where needed
Strong attention to detail with an enterprise mindset
Self-starter who can independently manage priorities and influence outcomes
Ability to balance tactical execution with long-term strategic planning
Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Location and Workplace Flexibility
Zelis is headquartered in the U.S. with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad India. Check out our locations to learn more about our offices. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership -office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.
While location expectations vary by role candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible and in-office presence is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule.
Base Salary Range
$139000.00 - $176700.00At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors including experience education qualifications as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package which may also include discretionary bonus plans commissions or other incentives depending on the role.
Zelis full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well which demonstrates our commitment to our employees health well-being and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match flexible paid time off holidays parental leaves life and disability insurance and health benefits including medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.
Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process please email .
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities duties and skills from time to time.
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