Manager - Product Intelligence and Strategy

Summary The Manager - Product Intelligence & Strategy is a critical leadership role and is instrumental in integrating competitive, market, and regulatory insights into the healthcare product strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring our products not only meet market demands but also comply with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requirements and other regulatory standards.

The Manager - Product Intelligence & Strategy, serves as a critical bridge between technical execution and strategic product vision, leading cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver high-quality products that align with business goals and exceed market expectations. Leads Product Insights Team, supporting: • Competitive & Market Intelligence context and insights • Actuarial and analytic support for product ideation • OPM requirements • Product roadmap impact of all five products • Updates/changes from Product Owners and line of sight to all upstream/downstream impacts

Reporting to the VP, Product, the Manager - Product Intelligence & Strategy stands at the forefront of market intelligence and product strategy within the healthcare benefits company. This role demands a visionary leader adept at harnessing competitive, market, and actuarial insights to steer product development and strategic positioning and requires a blend of analytical prowess and strategic thinking to navigate the healthcare landscape. You will lead initiatives to dissect market trends, competitive dynamics, and consumer behavior, translating these insights into actionable strategies that drive product innovation and competitive advantage. Your expertise will guide the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with industry regulations, market needs, and organizational goals.

Provides leadership to a team of analysts and coordinators to achieve strategic product goals including but not limited to product insights, product analysis, contract operations, product roadmaps and product performance to drive product strategy and execution.

Duties Lead comprehensive market and competitive intelligence research to inform strategic product decisions.Utilize actuarial and analytical insights for product ideation, ensuring products meet market demands and regulatory requirements.Spearhead the development of product roadmaps, evaluating the impact of product updates and changes, and ensuring coherence with strategic objectives.Collaborate with cross-functional leaders, providing actionable insights.Oversee strategic insight initiatives, fostering an environment of innovation and strategic foresight within the product management team.Monitor product updates and changes, understanding their upstream and downstream impacts.

Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare Administration, Actuarial Science, or related field.

Experience Requirements5+ years of experience in product management within a healthcare benefits company.Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring junior team members.Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex product ecosystems.Strong understanding of competitive analysis, market intelligence, and actuarial principlesExperience with OPM healthcare products and requirements.Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of inspiring confidence and collaboration among senior executives and cross-functional teams.

PreferredAdvanced degree in a relevant field.Experience in high-level strategic planning and execution within a healthcare benefits organization.Proven history of developing and mentoring high-performing teams in strategic insights and product management.Experience in Health benefits industry or a related field.Familiarity with product management methodologies and frameworks.

GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.