Introduction to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, we are driven by a purpose to inspire health and make it easy for our customers. As a leader in the healthcare industry, we strive to fulfill this mission by providing a variety of health insurance products and services that cater to the diverse needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as a Healthiest Employer, and we continue to aim high in our pursuit of delivering exceptional service and making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.
About the Role of EDW Product Owner
We are seeking an experienced and skilled EDW Product Owner to join our team in a fully remote capacity, based in Arizona. This role is perfect for a dynamic and results-driven professional who is passionate about driving the development of Enterprise Data Warehouse products and has a strong background in the healthcare domain. As an EDW Product Owner, you will play a critical role in gathering, defining, and translating user needs and business requirements into viable software product requirements across the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders and project teams to define, prioritize, and complete feature backlogs, roadmaps, and software requirements.
- Partner with key stakeholders across multiple business units to translate business requirements into technical user stories that further our platform vision.
- Analyze, manage, and track the status of requirements throughout the product and development lifecycle, enforcing and redefining as necessary.
- Facilitate sprint grooming, sprint planning, and software delivery across multiple onshore and offshore scrum teams using Agile methodology.
- Develop and maintain the product roadmap and release plan, creating business user stories with input from business users.
- Partner with the Scrum Master in supporting the Scrum Framework and ensure traceability between requirements, features, and user stories.
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following essential qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in the healthcare, insurance, or related field, with a strong understanding of healthcare systems and data management deliverables.
- 3 years of experience in a role with demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the business.
- 2 years of experience in decomposing high-level initiative information and evaluating components to forecast work effort required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- Achievement of Agile Product Owner certification within 12 months of placement.
Preferred Qualifications
While not essential, the following qualifications are preferred:
- 5 years of experience in the healthcare or insurance field with an emphasis on Business Analysis and/or computer technology, including EDI.
- 5 years of experience in a role with demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse groups of people inside and outside of the business.
- 3 years of experience working with Agile/Scrum work environments as a product owner, writing user stories, and following the development process through user story acceptance.
- Advanced PC proficiency, intermediate knowledge of BCBSAZ applications, and advanced knowledge of agile techniques.
- Proven record in developing and managing product roadmaps and product lifecycle management with a specific focus on EDWs and Data Lakes.
Skills and Competencies
To excel in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:
- Intermediate PC proficiency and intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet, database, project management, and word processing software.
- Strong understanding of project management and agile best practices and quality improvement principles.
- Intermediate understanding of IT technologies and experience working with Healthcare systems.
- Demonstrable experience with data management deliverables in both waterfall and agile development environments.
- Understanding of Hadoop, Spark, and other relevant Big Data technologies.
- Able to analyze and communicate technical concepts to create practical solutions and influence decisions.
- Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
Leadership Experience and Competencies
As a leader in our organization, you will need to possess the following leadership experience and competencies:
- Facilitate and resolve customer requests and inquiries for all levels of management within the Corporation.
- Build synergy with a diverse team in an ever-changing environment.
- Mentor team members and peers, and ability to build lesson plans and deliver lessons to team members.
- Impeccable project leadership skills, solid technical ability, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of internal departments and operations, and strong ability to translate technical concepts so that they are easily understood by laymen.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As an EDW Product Owner, you will have access to a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:
- Professional development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Opportunities to work on complex and challenging projects that will help you grow both personally and professionally.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
- Recognition and reward programs to acknowledge and reward your contributions to the organization.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Our company culture is built on a foundation of excellence, integrity, and respect. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive to all employees. As an EDW Product Owner, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a positive impact on the lives of our customers.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience, as well as a range of perks and benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
- Recognition and reward programs.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and results-driven professional who is passionate about driving the development of Enterprise Data Warehouse products, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As an EDW Product Owner at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, you will have the chance to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborate with a dynamic and collaborative team, and contribute to the growth and success of our organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your career to the next level and make a positive impact on the lives of our customers. Apply now and let's discuss how you can become a vital part of our success story.
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