IT Product Manager, Consultant

Job Description

Your Role

The main function of a Product Manager is to oversee the application during all phases of the product cycle, with responsibilities that include product design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting. In this contract-to-hire role, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of HR Applications, specifically the applications and integrations that make up the Organizational Development and Learning product (Learning Management System (LMS)).

Responsibilities

Your Work

In this role, you will:

• Product Management
  • Develop, track and manage project budget, project plans, timelines and scope.
  • Partner closely with other Product Managers and Stakeholders define business requirements and product direction.
  • Develop business plans for products and participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including analysis, design, testing, and integration of products as well as the introduction of products to the organization.
  • Lead and participate in agile ceremonies including Quarterly Big Board Planning, Daily Standups, and Conducting sessions with business leadership to develop the product's vision, strategy and roadmap.
• DevSecOps/SDLC
  • Lead activities to support the delivery of new functionality in our suite of HRIS applications, requirements gathering, solution design, development, user acceptance testing, business validation, success criteria measurement and analysis, ongoing support, and post-deployment assessment for continuous process improvement and evolution of functionality
  • Lead a small team of tech leads and developers, providing technical direction and support. Ensuring that development tasks are completed on time and meet quality standards.
  • Manage complete software development lifecycle (from conception to retirement) for the applications and integrations within the portfolio.
  • Oversee and manage integrations using MuleSoft as the middleware platform. Ensure seamless data flow between HRIS systems and downstream applications.

Qualifications

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Typically, requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with SaaS-based HRIS Platforms such as Oracle Fusion HCM or Workday
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Absorb
• Experience in product development, value stream/journey mapping and related techniques
• Preferred demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and teams of teams and technical competencies in: relationship management, product release and deployment, customer and user experience analysis
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to integrations and system performance. Provide technical support and guidance to the team as needed. While hands-on technical and programming knowledge isn't required, a strong understanding of various integration methodologies including SFTP, ETL, SQL, JSON/XML, and SOAP/REST APIs is essential.
• Preferred experience working on a DevSecOps team with cross-functional initiatives with a high degree of complexity.
• Proven project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization.
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions.
• Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment.

About the Team

About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies

Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors.

Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company.

Stellarus' vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus' objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California's vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Our Values:

At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings.

Our Workplace Model:

At Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.

Two Ways of Working:

• Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above).Exceptions:

o Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.

o Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.

o For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.

• On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.