Product Manager II

Bellese is a mission-driven Digital Services Company committed to pioneering innovative technology solutions in civic healthcare. Our dedication lies in making a meaningful impact on public health outcomes. Driven by service design, we strive to know the “Why” to understand the healthcare journey for patients, caregivers, providers, payers, and policymakers. Our goal is to design and build solutions that reduce confusion, provide clarity, support decision making, and streamline the process so that we and our partners can focus on providing better health outcomes by improving patient care and reducing costs and burden.HQROur team is charged with maintaining and improving the software at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that supports the Hospital Quality Reporting program. Thousands of hospitals across the country depend on these systems to submit quality measure data that reflects the care beneficiaries receive in their facility.  Our teams will continuously strive to modernize these systems, while improving them in ways that reduce provider burden and minimize costs to CMS.  We do this through HCD and Service design practices, product thinking, and skilled engineering.  At Bellese, we’re relentlessly focused on enabling and empowering providers to focus on improving the quality and safety of patient care.Bellese Technologies is looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our distributed team on our Hospital Quality Reporting (HQR) program working with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) federal agency. The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of experience as a customer-facing digital product manager in a cross-functional agile environment, ideally in the public sector, professional services or a highly regulated industry. To be successful, this person must have a deep understanding of the consulting mindset, user-centered prioritization and the ability to build trust with a wide variety of stakeholders in a complex organization. Success requires a candidate who has excellent communication, collaboration and technical product skills. This is a user-focused role, working to translate the needs of users and the business into digital product features.Being a Product Manager in the public sector is both challenging and rewarding. With the civic-tech movement at its early stages, Product Managers can play a vital role in shaping the movement and guiding it towards a direction where policy and technology can work hand-in-hand to create inclusive and easy to access digital services. Bellese Product Managers have the opportunity to:Facilitate the conversation and implementation of best practices that can improve processes and ways or working, such as expanding product thinkingAssist in creating a culture of innovation, collaboration and cross-functional workMitigate skepticism to change by demonstrating the benefits of working transparently and collaboratively across functionsChampion skill diversity in team compositionPrioritize responsible innovationIf you’re passionate about improving lives through digital products and services, Bellese is a great company for you.What You Can ExpectOur work moves fast and so will you! With the support of your manager, team members and the Bellese community, you’ll dive right into getting familiar with Bellese and your program. This role requires a proactive self-starter who is comfortable taking an early lead while remaining humble, collaborative and flexible. Your first year at Bellese might look something like this:Week 1 Get to know your manager, fellow teammates and BelleseMonth 1 Start to become an expert on your product and its users; norm and form with your project team, build relationships with key stakeholders, and start making decisions!Year 1 Take on new challenges as a member of the Product Management discipline. This might include participating in a Bellese Community of Practice, becoming a member of a CMS Community of Excellence, or supporting new business development efforts.As an individual contributor in the Bellese Product department, you are seen as a trusted, emerging leader by both peers and clients. With the support of your manager and more senior peers, you’re focused on growing your technical competencies, learning the team's tools and current processes, and developing leadership, productivity and consultative skills. Your impact is on your workstream and, as you grow, on your program overall. Background check requirements US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the USHas been living in the US for at least the past 3 yearsSuccessful candidate is subject to a background investigation by the government and must be able to meet the requirements to hold a position of Public TrustDisclaimer: Medical or recreational marijuana use is still considered illegal at the federal level, regardless of state laws allowing such, and may affect your ability to obtain Public Trust. (see article)Joining our team at Bellese Technologies isn't just about the work—it's about the perks and benefits that make every day a little brighter. Four weeks paid time off yearly (prorated based on start date for the first year)10 paid company holidaysFlexible schedule and remote-first culture$3000 annual education stipendWork from home setup including a Macbook Collaborative, learning environmentMedical, dental, and company-paid vision insuranceOptional HSA account with some medical plans and a company contributionCompany paid basic life and AD&D insurance coveragesCompany paid short and long term life insuranceOptional critical illness and accident insurance401K plan with 3% safe harbor contributionWellness resources and virtual carePerks Plus employee discountsYou will like it here if You foster a collaborative ethos, driven by the mission to deliver exceptional customer service to clients. You are passionate about Healthcare and changing the healthcare landscape. You’re an out of the box thinker, always striving to know the “why” when it comes to building solutions. You excel in a team-oriented, remote-first environment characterized by mutual respect and open communication. Your adaptability and ability to navigate challenges ensure your success in any situation.Required Skills & Experience5 or more years as a Product Manager building digital products in a cross-functional agile environmentExpert knowledge of agile frameworks and principles and the ability to coach and mentor peers as neededIn-depth knowledge of the requirements management cycle with excellence in defining, writing and testing requirements, acceptance criteria and definition of doneSuperior relationship building skills in large, complex stakeholder environmentsExceptional communication skills across business, technical and creative stakeholdersProven ability driving progress in ambiguous environmentsPrior experience in a client-facing consulting or contracting roleManagement of complex systems and lower environments Experience augmenting infrastructure platforms and devopsIdentify risks and implement mitigation techniques in a timely mannerServe as a trusted partner and advise customers on team’s product vision and roadmapExperience deriving accurate business value to stakeholders and managing tradeoffs Preferred QualificationsFormal training in a variety of agile delivery frameworks, including SAFe2+ years working on a remote teamExperience in a rapidly growing small business or startup environmentPrior professional services, government, or federal consulting experienceExperience building digital healthcare technology products and servicesExperience working in the public sector or a highly regulated industryFamiliarity with accessibility requirementsMindsetAs a consultant, you find joy in the art of the short stint and look for opportunities to productively challenge the status quo.As a collaborative leader, you leverage influence and trust, not authority to drive progress.As a continuous learner, you have a growth mindset, and inquisitive nature and aren’t afraid to take calculated risks.As a systems thinker, you take a holistic approach to evaluating the factors and interactions that could contribute to desired outcomes.As an agile team lead, you know that maintaining a mindset of people over process is a recipe for success.As a user advocate, you put the user at the heart of all problem-solving, from ideation through delivery. $121,300 - $140,800 a yearThe salary range for this position is $121,3oo-$140,800 USD/AnnualU.S. citizen or legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship