Watson Health Product Owner -Phytel

Job description

Job Description

The newly formed IBM Watson Health business unit is now looking for talented individuals destined to usher in the next era of healthcare. We live in a moment of remarkable change and opportunity. The convergence of data and technology is transforming healthcare and life sciences organizations in every way. New roles are being created that never existed before to meet the demands of this transformation.

Phytel (an IBM Company) is the premier company empowering provider-led population health improvement. We provide care teams with proven technology to deliver timely, coordinated care to their patients. The Software as a Service (SaaS)-based registry uses evidence-based chronic and preventative care protocols to identify and notify patients due for service, while tracking compliance and measuring quality and financial results. Phytel (an IBM Company) is the 2014 Best in KLAS category leader for population health management.

Position Summary: The Product Owner will be responsible for understanding the product needs within Phytel and designing products that streamline business operations, reduce implementation / configuration / support defects. This position will be responsible for leading innovation on how we do things and the tools we use to do them. The Product Owner works closely with Offering Managers to identify new opportunities and bringing new products to Phytel, leading the process from concept through design and development to implementation. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with proven analytic skills and experience.

Duties to include:
· Successfully release new products and enhancements
· Develop product roadmap and assess new business opportunities• Define product requirements and evaluate technical options
· Work closely with development team and Quality Assurance for on-time delivery of quality products
· Develop Return on Investment (ROI) analysis for products and product impact
· Train internal departments (sales, implementation, client support) to support new product launch
· Assess ongoing product performance and enhancement opportunities

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

· At least 3 years experience in a Product Owner or Product Manager position
· At least 1 year experience in agile development methodologies
· At least 2 years experience in healthcare industry

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

· None

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel Required

No Travel

Is Extensive Time Away From Home Required?

No

Posting Country

USA

State / Province

TEXAS

City / Township / Village

DALLAS

EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.