Consulting Manager - Healthcare Product Owner

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp

Harrisburg, PA(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$81,450–$129,500 Per Year
SKILLS
Address Management, Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Bridge Building, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cookies, Documentation, English Language, Fortune 500 Customers, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Incentive Programs, Industry Standards, Latin Language, Performance Analysis, Power Amplifier, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Product Management, Product Support, Professional Services, Regulations, Requirements Management, Stock Purchase Plans, Team Player, Traceability, Usage Analysis, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Harrisburg, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Consulting Manager - Healthcare Product Owner

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  • Date published May 08 2026
  • Location Harrisburg / United States
  • Job category Consulting
  • Work model Hybrid

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of over 5,000 experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. By blending deep industry expertise with advanced technology and advisory capabilities, we deliver innovative solutions that help Fortune 500 and Global 2000 organizations drive meaningful outcomes.

About the Role

As a Product Owner - Healthcare Consulting, you will make an impact by leading product ownership and requirements management across complex healthcare consulting engagements, partnering closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and clients to translate healthcare needs into clear, actionable solutions.

You will be a valued member of Cognizant Consulting's Healthcare practice, working collaboratively with clients, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to define member and provider journeys, shape requirements, and support successful program execution.

In This Role, You Will

  • Serve as the Product Owner on healthcare consulting engagements, owning requirements definition, backlog management, and prioritization across Agile delivery teams
  • Lead discovery and requirements workshops to translate complex healthcare business needs into clear, unambiguous user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria
  • Develop and document member, patient, or provider journeys, including functional flows, edge cases, and experience considerations
  • Partner with UX, engineering, and architecture teams to support UI and interface discussions, ensuring user-centric and compliant solutions
  • Manage Agile ceremonies and artifacts using tools such as JIRA and related Agile management platforms
  • Act as a bridge between business and technology teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and traceability of requirements throughout delivery
  • Apply strong consulting problem‑solving skills to address ambiguity, manage dependencies, and support delivery and program management needs
  • Consistently demonstrate a consulting mindset, balancing structured execution with flexibility in fast‑paced client environments

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States.

This role may require occasional travel to client sites or Cognizant offices, depending on project needs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on project or client requirements. We will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

  • Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager, supporting Agile delivery teams in a consulting or professional services environment
  • Hands‑on experience using Agile methodologies and JIRA to manage backlogs, user stories, and delivery workflows
  • Healthcare industry experience is required, with deep expertise in at least one payer or provider functional domain
  • Strong ability to write clear, precise, and testable requirements, including user stories, journeys, and functional documentation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with client stakeholders and delivery teams
  • Understanding of consulting expectations related to problem solving, requirements management, and program delivery

These Will Help You Succeed

  • Prior experience in a client‑facing consulting role within healthcare
  • Familiarity with healthcare operations, regulatory considerations, and industry standards
  • Experience collaborating with UX and design teams on member or patient experience initiatives
  • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments while maintaining structure and discipline

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is $81,450 - $129,500, depending on experience and other qualifications.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays plus paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
  • Learning and development programs and certifications

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

  • Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
  • We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
  • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
  • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 230 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

We're driven by a passion to help our clients build stronger, more agile and more innovative businesses.

Cognizant enables global enterprises to address a dual mandate: to make their current operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible and to invest in innovation to unleash new potential across their organizations.

What makes Cognizant unique is our ability to help clients meet both challenges. We help them enhance productivity by ensuring that vital business functions work faster, cheaper and better. And, our ability to conceptualize, architect and implement new and expanded capabilities allows clients to transform legacy models to take their business to the next level.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
https://www.cognizant.com