Product Owner (Workforce Management)

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics.

At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions.

And the momentum is building.

Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare's greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.

Location : Minneapolis, MN. Inovalon strives to provide a flexible work environment for our associates. This position is a hybrid role based out of our Minneapolis office.

You will be aligned to working at the Inovalon office location at least two days each week, between Monday and Wednesday

Overview : The Product Owner is responsible for establishing a deep product expertise both from a technical and market perspective by understanding buyer and user personas, value proposition, benefits, features and functionality, competitive landscape, architecture, code base, and technical components.

This person collaborates closely with other product owners, product managers, scrum master(s), and development managers to leverage Agile processes and tools which support product requirements, sprint review, backlog refinement (grooming), sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog / ticket creation.

This role will partner closely with product managers in reviewing product roadmaps and drive the prioritization of work accordingly.

The Product Owner will partner closely with product managers in reviewing product roadmaps and drive prioritization of work accordingly.

This role will plan, prioritize, and maintain product feature backlog and development for a product. This person has prior experience with software-as-a-service (SAAS) distribution models.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Primary focus will be Workforce Management suite of products.
• Adopt and role model Agile behaviors while building an inclusive team culture.
• Drive strong collaboration across internal stakeholders including product, engineering, corporate development, and marketing to ensure timely execution and delivery of our products to market.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to inform product and feature design to drive perspective, requirements, and prioritization of the backlog in line with the product vision and while communicating expectations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop detailed business requirements that meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders and support corporate objectives;
• Analyze the current system or application, conceptualize and define operational problems, model and present recommended enhancements and modifications, and walk each new enhancement or modification through the development process, from planning and preparation to testing and implementation;
• Oversee the design, prioritization, and delivery of products through the software development lifecycle, from concept to testing, deployment, adoption and value realization
• Perform validation and testing of solutions through managing and executing user acceptance plans, collaborating with the engineering team during user testing and complex validation sessions, and responding to technical and functional product questions raised by stakeholders, and reformulate solutions as necessary to ensure that the recommended solution is responsive to the data requirements;
• Analyze the impact of a proposed solution on connected processes, systems, and / or applications to determine the best course of action to achieve the desired outcome;
• Assist in the development of roadmaps and business strategy for assigned product or department;
• Demonstrate robust knowledge of the healthcare industry, product management, and software development to translate problems, needs, and opportunities into user stories.
• Display effective time management across complex and overlapping projects while supporting your team with schedule and priority management.
• Maintain compliance with Inovalon's policies, procedures and mission statement;
• Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon's Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and
• Fulfill those responsibilities and / or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Employer.

Job Requirements :

• Minimum 1 -3 years of experience with exposure to SAAS products as a business analyst or related role;
• Preferred experience in one of the following areas :
• HCM - Human Capital Management
• HRIS - HR Information System
• Workforce Management
• Healthcare Staffing and Scheduling
• Nurse Scheduling
• Healthcare scheduling
• Agile / SCRUM experience and / or certification;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• High level of honesty, respect, dependability and flexibility;
• Experience in fast-paced and rapidly growing environment;
• Strong business acumen;
• Must be comfortable gathering feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred; and
• Great organizational skills and 'get things done' attitude.

Education :

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

• Sedentary work (i.e., sitting for long periods of time);
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force;
• Frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects and repetitive motions;
• Subject to inside environmental conditions; and
• Travel for this position will include up to 10%.

The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge / skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

At Inovalon, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Base Compensation Range

$80,000 $100,000 USD

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications listed in a job description.

If you don't meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply regardless.

Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.

By embracing diversity, equity and inclusion we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate and of our clients and everyone whom we serve.

We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting.

We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.

Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement.

The Company maintains a drug free work environment for all of its associates, which includes employees, contractors and vendors.

It is unlawful for associates to manufacture, sell, distribute, dispense, possess or use any controlled substance or marijuana in the workplace and doing so will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or the contracted relationship.

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