Northwestern Medicine
Product Lead
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The
Product Lead
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Northwestern Medicine Information Services drives innovative, high-value solutions to transform health care. We are committed to supporting the relentless pursuit of better medicine by providing exceptional service to our patients and guests as well as internal clients across the organization.
Northwestern Medicine understands that technology plays an integral role in shaping the future of health care. Information Services strategically supports the organization by:
Leveraging AI, automation, and rollout of advanced cyber controls that support digital transformation strategies.
Implementing advanced technologies in clinical and administrative areas.
Furthering development of the end user support model to help enhance modern infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap, aligning it with the overall business strategy.
Define and prioritize product features and requirements based on stakeholder input.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including application analysts, architects, developers, and analytics, to ensure successful product development and delivery.
Create and maintain a product backlog, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritization.
Monitor and analyze healthcare trends, products, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancements.
Participate in agile development processes, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Communicate and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features to NM are delivered first.
Ensure the product meets quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Information Service teams to ensure timely delivery and resource allocation.
Continuously evaluate and optimize the product based on user feedback and business goals.
Act as a point of contact for product-related queries and provide guidance to stakeholders on using the information systems effectively.
Qualifications
Required:
5 years’ experience as a product owner or similar role in Information Technology.
Scrum Product Owner certified or obtain certification within 6 months of hire date.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of information systems, data management, and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business requirements and translate them into actionable user stories.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Understanding of user experience research and design principles to ensure user-friendly and intuitive information systems.
Familiarity with project management tools and software development lifecycles.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
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Product Lead
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Northwestern Medicine Information Services drives innovative, high-value solutions to transform health care. We are committed to supporting the relentless pursuit of better medicine by providing exceptional service to our patients and guests as well as internal clients across the organization.
Northwestern Medicine understands that technology plays an integral role in shaping the future of health care. Information Services strategically supports the organization by:
Leveraging AI, automation, and rollout of advanced cyber controls that support digital transformation strategies.
Implementing advanced technologies in clinical and administrative areas.
Furthering development of the end user support model to help enhance modern infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap, aligning it with the overall business strategy.
Define and prioritize product features and requirements based on stakeholder input.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including application analysts, architects, developers, and analytics, to ensure successful product development and delivery.
Create and maintain a product backlog, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritization.
Monitor and analyze healthcare trends, products, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancements.
Participate in agile development processes, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Communicate and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features to NM are delivered first.
Ensure the product meets quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Information Service teams to ensure timely delivery and resource allocation.
Continuously evaluate and optimize the product based on user feedback and business goals.
Act as a point of contact for product-related queries and provide guidance to stakeholders on using the information systems effectively.
Qualifications
Required:
5 years’ experience as a product owner or similar role in Information Technology.
Scrum Product Owner certified or obtain certification within 6 months of hire date.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of information systems, data management, and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business requirements and translate them into actionable user stories.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Understanding of user experience research and design principles to ensure user-friendly and intuitive information systems.
Familiarity with project management tools and software development lifecycles.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
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