Director, Health Plan Product Management

IEHP

. Develop product portfolios for all IEHP lines of business: Covered California, Medicare Advantage, Dual-eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP), and Group products .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRancho Cucamonga • California • United StatesLead💰 $169,312 - $232,794 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in product management and development within health benefit plans, with a strong focus on Medicare Advantage and D-SNP programs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage product lifecycles, and implement strategic initiatives to drive membership growth.

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Product ManagementHealth Plan OperationsStrategic PlanningProject ManagementMedicare Advantage Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Product Development LifecycleMarket AnalysisData AnalysisProduct Roadmap DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder EngagementBenefit DesignProject ExecutionPerformance MonitoringTraining Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Project

Industry Keywords

Medicare AdvantageD-SNPCovered CaliforniaHealth Benefit PlansProduct StrategyMarket TrendsAccreditation StandardsHealth Plan DevelopmentCompliance RequirementsMatrix Structure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop product portfolios for all IEHP lines of business: Covered California, Medicare Advantage, Dual-eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP), and Group products
Manage the product development lifecycle
Drive projects to conduct market analyses and provide research and analysis to executives and leaders
Work collaboratively to articulate strategy recommendations and monitor key product metrics
Support product implementation and strategic initiatives to meet membership growth objectives
Design products using industry research, historical product performance, stakeholder feedback, and market trends
Ensure products align with IEHP’s Mission, Core Values, Strategic Priorities, regulations, contractual and licensing requirements, accreditation, and departmental business requirements
Lead ideation, planning, and implementation of new or enhanced benefits, products, programs, or pilots
Develop, design, and manage product lifecycle activities and strategic initiatives
Develop product roadmaps, define scope and prioritization, and collaborate cross-functionally on execution
Identify execution risks, manage project changes and scope, and recommend mitigation and contingency plans
Lead annual product launches, coordinating with sales, marketing, growth, retention teams, vendors, and frontline staff
Deliver benefit training, explain benefit design, and oversee member materials and sales and marketing collateral
Develop training materials and conduct annual and ongoing product training
Coordinate product modifications and updates with divisions and departments
Cultivate organization-wide relationships to identify, assess, and prioritize initiative impacts
Build and oversee the product manager team; provide training and skills development
Hire, train, and manage support staff; monitor outcomes and conduct performance reviews
Perform other duties required to support Health Plan operations and department business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of eight (8) years of experience leading health benefit plan development / implementation
Experience with health plan operations
Experience working within a matrix structure to deliver results
Product management, strategic planning, and project management experience with demonstrated success of launching products via product lifecycle (concept ideation through launch) while leading cross functional collaborative teams
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or a minimum of four (4) years of additional relevant work experience in lieu of the required degree
Advanced knowledge of Medicare Advantage, D-SNP, and other government programs, health plans development, management, and implementation principles and practices
Health plan operations and regulatory and compliance requirements for Medicare Advantage & D-SNP, with a strong working knowledge of Covered California and commercial products
Knowledge of all IEHP’s current products
Knowledge of competitive landscape to develop market strategies
Product development life cycle (PDLC) discipline
Excellent interpersonal and motivational skill
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Skilled at Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Project
Proven ability to collect, analyze and recommend solutions using data and experience driven decisions
Ability to work in a complex, rapidly evolving environment which requires high-level initiative
Ability to make quick adjustments to project deadlines or assignments
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
Ability to apply knowledge and guide self
Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to negotiate and resolve complex and sensitive issues with diplomacy and persuasiveness
Valid California Driver’s License preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
State of the art fitness center on-site
Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
Career advancement opportunities and professional development
Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
CalPERS retirement
457(b) option with a contribution match
Paid life insurance for employees
Pet care insurance