Senior Product Owner – Technical

Humana

. Define, prioritize, and manage product backlogs for enterprise pharmacy applications and platforms .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing product backlogs for enterprise pharmacy applications, translating business requirements into actionable features, and driving data-driven decision-making. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to optimize operational efficiency and ensure alignment with business objectives.

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Product Backlog ManagementAgile FrameworksRequirements AnalysisStakeholder ManagementHealthcare Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Product OwnershipUser Story DevelopmentAcceptance Criteria DefinitionOperational Metrics MonitoringData-Driven Decision MakingWorkflow OptimizationRelease ManagementFeature PrioritizationComplex Problem SolvingSystem Integration Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsNegotiation SkillsRelationship ManagementAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Agile ToolsAPIsWorkflow OrchestrationEnterprise Application ArchitecturesCollaboration Platforms

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy OperationsRegulated IndustriesCompliance-Driven EnvironmentsOperational WorkflowsTransaction-Processing Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, prioritize, and manage product backlogs for enterprise pharmacy applications and platforms
Maximize business value through backlog ownership and prioritization
Collaborate with business and operational stakeholders to identify and prioritize high-value work
Balance strategic initiatives, operational needs, defect remediation, regulatory requirements, and technical improvements
Ensure backlog items are refined, estimated, and ready for development and delivery
Gather, analyze, and document requirements with business, operations, engineering, and architecture teams
Translate business requirements into epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications
Ensure requirements are clearly defined, testable, and aligned with business objectives
Participate in solution design discussions and provide business and operational context
Support backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Clarify requirements and remove delivery impediments with engineering and testing teams
Review completed functionality and validate solutions against business expectations and acceptance criteria
Coordinate release readiness and support deployment of new capabilities and enhancements
Serve as primary point of contact between business stakeholders and technology teams
Facilitate prioritization discussions and manage expectations regarding scope, timelines, and dependencies
Build alignment across Product Management, Operations, Architecture, Engineering, Security, and Vendor organizations
Communicate progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and business impacts to stakeholders and leadership
Define and monitor business outcomes, operational metrics, and success criteria
Identify opportunities for process improvement, workflow optimization, automation, and operational efficiency
Support continuous improvement across applications, processes, and delivery practices
Drive data-driven decision-making and outcome-based prioritization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Technical Product Owner, Business Analyst, Product Manager, or related role
Strong experience managing product backlogs within Agile delivery organizations
Ability to translate business and operational requirements into features, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Experience collaborating with engineering, architecture, operations, and business stakeholders
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, product lifecycle management, and software delivery processes
Ability to manage competing priorities and balance strategic, operational, and regulatory demands
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities
Knowledge of healthcare, pharmacy operations, or regulated industries preferred
Proven experience managing complex product backlogs supporting enterprise-scale applications and business processes
Strong understanding of operational workflows, customer service, fulfillment, pharmacy operations, and transaction-processing environments
Experience defining and managing epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and release scope
Ability to convert strategic objectives into actionable delivery plans and measurable business outcomes
Strong analytical skills using operational data, business metrics, and user feedback to drive prioritization decisions
Experience partnering with architecture and engineering teams to define scalable, maintainable, and supportable solutions
Working knowledge of APIs, system integrations, workflow orchestration, and enterprise application architectures
Ability to manage dependencies, resolve competing priorities, and drive alignment across multiple stakeholder groups
Experience supporting production applications, operational improvements, regulatory initiatives, and business-critical projects
Strong presentation, communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make informed product decisions with minimal supervision
Experience working within high-volume, mission-critical, and compliance-driven business environments
Minimum home internet speed of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload
Ability to work from a dedicated space without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Dedicated home workspace requirement to protect member PHI/HIPAA information
Remote work arrangement
Occasional travel for training or meetings