Senior Product Manager - Medicaid Digital

We're building a world of health around every individual – shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.Position SummaryJoin CVS Health on our mission to transform health care for millions of Medicaid members. As a member of the Medicaid Digital team, you will be at the forefront of creating innovative solutions that improve health outcomes for our most vulnerable populations while streamlining experiences for providers and state partners.We are seeking a driven Senior Product Manager to own and advance our Medicaid member and provider experience capabilities. This is a hands-on role where you will define features, manage product backlogs, and coordinate across multiple teams to deliver impactful solutions. You will translate complex Medicaid requirements— including provider operations, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance—into well-groomed, actionable features that Product Owners can break down for development teams.In this role, you will be the connective tissue between stakeholders, Product Owners, engineering teams, state partners, and end users. You will work closely with the Lead Director, Medicaid Digital to execute the product strategy, while taking ownership of feature-level backlog management, cross-functional coordination, and ensuring features are ready for teams to execute. You will facilitate feature grooming sessions across teams, define feature acceptance criteria, and ensure alignment on priorities.Success requires deep curiosity about Medicaid operations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance competing priorities across state programs, regulatory requirements, and technical constraints. Ultimately, this role ensures that our Medicaid digital products ship on time, meet quality standards, and genuinely solve problems for the people who depend on them.Key ResponsibilitiesFeature Definition & Backlog ManagementDefine and write detailed features that translate Medicaid member and provider needs into executable development workOwn and manage the feature-level backlog, ensuring features are well-groomed, prioritized, and ready for Product Owners to decomposeDefine clear feature acceptance criteria that account for Medicaid regulatory requirements, state-specific rules, and quality standardsBreak down complex Medicaid workflows (eligibility, benefits, provider directory, claims) into incremental, deliverable featuresMaintain traceability between features, epics, and strategic initiatives defined by the Lead DirectorWork with Product Owners to ensure features are properly broken down into user stories for sprint executionCross-Team Coordination & Feature GroomingCoordinate feature grooming sessions across multiple teams including engineering, design, QA, compliance, and business stakeholdersFacilitate alignment on feature scope, dependencies, and timelines across distributed teams working on related capabilitiesEnsure consistent understanding of Medicaid requirements and acceptance criteria across all teamsIdentify and manage feature dependencies between teams and product areasPartner with architects and technical leads to ensure features are technically feasible and aligned with system architectureCoordinate with Product Owners to ensure features flow smoothly into sprint planningAgile Execution & Program CoordinationLead cross-team feature grooming and refinement sessionsSupport PI Planning by preparing features, sizing work, identifying dependencies, and coordinating capacity across teamsPartner with Product Owners and Domain Owners to ensure consistent execution across related product areasTrack feature delivery across multiple teams and report on progress toward roadmap milestonesUse data and user feedback to identify opportunities for feature enhancement and prioritization adjustmentsMaintain feature documentation and ensure knowledge sharing across teamsMedicaid Domain ApplicationApply knowledge of Medicaid programs, benefits structures, and provider operations to feature designUnderstand and incorporate state-specific variations in eligibility rules, covered services, and provider requirementsEnsure features support diverse Medicaid populations including dual-eligible members, behavioral health, and LTSS recipientsConsider health equity, accessibility, and social determinants of health in feature developmentStay informed on Medicaid policy changes and assess impact on product backlog and feature prioritiesTranslate complex Medicaid regulations into clear feature requirements that teams can executeProduct Quality & Continuous ImprovementSupport testing coordination with business stakeholders, state partners, and provider focus groupsMonitor post-launch feature performance and quickly identify issues requiring prioritizationTrack feature-level metrics including delivery velocity, quality, and business impactMaintain product documentation including feature specifications, release notes, and dependenciesRequired Qualifications7+ years of experience in product management, defining features and managing backlogs through the full SDLC in complex, regulated, Agile environments, including coordinating across multiple cross-functional teams, facilitating feature grooming and refinement, and writing clear, detailed feature definitions with well-defined acceptance criteria while balancing regulatory requirements, business needs, and technical constraints.3+ years of experience working with Medicaid programs, healthcare benefits administration, or provider operations. Strong understanding of Medicaid member and provider journeys and operational workflowsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of Medicaid claims processing, benefits administration, or eligibility systemsUnderstanding of CMS regulations, state Medicaid contracts, and managed care requirementsFamiliarity with HEDIS measures, Stars ratings, or other Medicaid quality metricsExperience working with state government stakeholders or public sector healthcareScaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience, particularly with PI Planning and feature-level workBackground in health equity, social determinants of health, or serving vulnerable populationsStrong analytical skills with ability to use data tools (Jira, Confluence, analytics platforms) to inform prioritizationExcellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex Medicaid concepts to technical and non-technical audiencesExperience managing dependencies across multiple agile teams or trainsCertification in Product Management (e.g., CPM, CSPO) or Agile methodologiesEducationBachelor's degree or equivalent work experiencePay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is: $106,605.00 - $260,590.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.Great BenefitsWe take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.J-18808-Ljbffr