Product Specialist V

Job Summary

Supports new product development from creation of non-technical business requirements through build to product launch.

Essential Functions

• The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
• Product Development:• Responsible for identifying, creating and supporting the development of new products by delivering components / sections of the business requirements, then translating them into products offerings to meet segment/customer needs.• Supports and coordinates components of product launch, ensuring execution is in line with business objective. • Captures specifications for non-technical product requirements and functionality as well as providing analytical support, and at times creates and / or modifies product policy as appropriate in support of new product development.• Interpret and utilize market research, including reporting and analytics to identify trends and opportunities as inputs to the detail design and benefit plan creation process.• Support product development projects, to include assessment of scope, resource requirements, and scheduling; and ensures execution within those parameters.• Track, monitor, and drive the progress of projects, action items, and strategies that are identified by the leadership team;• Support and coordinate new product development including: product benefit plan detail design, execution, project management, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, operations and management reporting with cross functional teams. (50%)
• Cross-Functional Coordination:• Develops and maintains strong business relationships, and is skilled in leading, facilitating productive team meetings.• Skilled in identifying stakeholders, and is effective in driving collaboration and clarity around key objectives• Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for innovative products developed; and• Work with cross-functional team to negotiate technical dependencies and craft timelines and plans for integrated product releases. • Perform, support and collaborate with stakeholders on initiatives that support retention, enrollment, network and forecasting• Lead/support communication/training plans in coordination with segment/corporate strategy. (50%)

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

5+ years related work experience. Experience Details: Experience in product design/development

Required Management Experience

No supervisory/management experience required

Required Education

Related Bachelor's degree or additional related equivalent work experience

Additional Required Qualifications

Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills

Broad thinker with the ability to relate business trends to enterprise strategies and opportunities

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to act in a consultative role with multi levels and areas of business

Ability to understand market place dynamics and relevancy and implications to business strategy

Understanding of Health Care industry, including Federal & State laws related to health products

General Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.

What We Offer:

As a Florida Blue employee, you will thrive in our Be Well, Work Well, GuideWell culture where being well as an individual, and working well as a team, are both important in serving our members and communities.

To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:

Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;

Income protection benefits: life insurance, Short- and long-term disability programs;

Leave programs to support personal circumstances;

Retirement Savings Plan includes employer contribution and employer match;

Paid time off, volunteer time off, and 11 holidays

Additional voluntary benefits available; and

A comprehensive wellness program

Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.

To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.

Annualized Salary Range: $78,800 - $128,100

Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $78,800 - $98,500

Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veteran/Disabled Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture for our employees and communities.