Strategic Product Lead – Large Group

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

. Own the design and execution of product initiatives driving profitable growth and competitive differentiation in the large group commercial segment .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and execution of product initiatives driving profitable growth and competitive differentiation in the large group commercial segment
Manage the large group product strategy across network, benefit/value-add, navigation/advocacy, clinical/vendor point solutions, and experience-enabler domains
Develop and maintain a 12–36 month roadmap with outcomes, success metrics, dependencies, investment tradeoffs, and leadership-ready recommendations
Translate strategy into executable epics, initiatives, milestones, and cross-functional commitments
Lead research and support large group network design, including tiering, steering, narrow/broad configurations, and employer/network customization
Provide product leadership during network implementations, including scope definition, stakeholder alignment, readiness tracking, and launch governance
Partner with Provider Partnerships, Legal, Operations, Sales, and Configuration teams to ensure network changes are feasible, compliant, and marketable
Own financial performance for large group buy-up programs and value-add offerings, including value proposition, pricing/packaging, penetration goals, and margin guardrails
Build or coordinate business cases and financial rationale and implement performance tracking
Drive portfolio management by evolving, redesigning, repositioning, or sunsetting offerings
Coordinate discovery for new product concepts involving member experience, pricing transparency, provider choice, quality signals, steerage, and navigation/advocacy
Define capabilities, MVP scope, and differentiation strategy and validate concepts through research and stakeholder feedback
Partner with Digital, Clinical, Operations, and vendors to design integrated experiences
Maintain knowledge of Arizona large group dynamics, healthcare delivery, distribution, employer landscapes, and national carrier strategies
Conduct competitive research and translate findings into product actions, roadmap changes, capabilities, messaging, and sales enablement
Ensure initiatives are operationally sound and scalable through implementation playbooks, data flows, handoffs, and risk controls
Lead launch planning and go-to-market readiness with Sales, Marketing, Account Management, and Operations
Coordinate Agile delivery with technical implementation leads
Work onsite one day per week on a full-time schedule of at least 40 hours per week

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 years of product management, strategy, consulting, or equivalent experience in healthcare/insurance, employer benefits, provider networks, or related domains
5 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional product initiatives within large-scale or enterprise environments
5 years of experience in strategic planning, including product roadmap development, market analysis, and long-term growth initiatives
3 years of direct experience in Large Group employer-sponsored market segments, preferably within healthcare, insurance, or similarly regulated industries
2 years of leadership experience, including team lead experience, influencing senior stakeholders and guiding product teams
Experience working with executive leadership to align product strategy with organizational goals
High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study
Strong product strategy and product management skills
Advanced knowledge of the Large Group market, employer-sponsored health plans, customer needs, broker/consultant dynamics, and competitive landscape
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence operations, sales, underwriting, finance, clinical, compliance, and technology partners
Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills
Advanced PC proficiency
Basic proficiency in spreadsheet, database, flow charting, and word processing software
Knowledge of developing and managing continuous improvement programs
Experience working with and managing third parties
Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and the healthcare industry preferred
Deep expertise in Large Group product innovation preferred
Preferred certifications include CPM, CPO, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Workability workforce strategy with flexibility in how and where employees work
Hybrid work opportunity within Arizona
Full-time employment schedule
Health insurance products and services offered by AZ Blue
Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination commitment