Product Development Manager I or II

Blue Cross of Idaho is seeking a Product Development Manager I or II who is responsible for the innovation, design and development of assigned products. The individual in this role identifies and develops new product value propositions and new product strategies to enhance existing product portfolio and to retain and grow the Company's market leader position for health insurance products.

To be considered for this opportunity, you have the following:

Experience: 2 years' (for level I) or 4 years' (for level II) experience in product development, implementation, lifecycle management, or related health industry experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business or related field; or equivalent work experience (Two years' relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college)

Here's what your day may look like:

• Develop and implement a multi-year product development roadmap and strategy for assigned products.
• Ensure strategy and value proposition creation meets performance goals and are delivered within established timelines and budget.
• Build and formulate business plans (included but not limited to, market and competitive analysis, need identification, desired business position, return on investment, feasibility, product specifications, go-to market strategy, etc.) with support from P&L Leader to develop and implement products.
• Discover, develop, and evaluate new product ideas, improvements to existing products, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products.
• Identify and review market competitive analysis and research effectiveness of new and existing products.
• Collaborate with business partners to identify and react to market needs and develop membership forecasting and pricing strategy for new products, services, and benefit enhancements.
• Lead product development opportunities for both internal departments and external resources to ensure market winning products with accurate operational requirements.
• Ensure products meet regulatory requirements and lead and oversee the regulatory filings of products.
• Identify and lead the lifecycle management process from conceptualization to product launch to product discontinuance ensuring execution is in line with the project plan and addresses performance goals for assigned markets.

Reasonable accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.