Product Manager, ConsultantThe Member Experience Product Management team drives the strategy and delivery of digital solutions that empower members to make informed healthcare decisions. Your work will shape how millions of members access and understand their healthcare benefits. The Product Manager, Consultant will report to the Sr. Director, Product Management Member Experience.In this role, you will help advance Stellarus' mission by delivering solutions that meet the needs of our health plan customers. You will ensure digital experience components such as Benefit Coverage, Cost Transparency, Provider navigation and Claims are clear, transparent, and easy to use for members. This position focuses on building scalable, member-centric solutions that reinforce Stellarus' value to payer customers and drive innovation in healthcare. You will lead initiatives to integrate AI and machine learning into digital products, creating intuitive, predictive and personalized member experiences for all Stellarus customers.Stellarus, part of the Ascendiun family, is a leading healthcare technology provider dedicated to transforming care, lowering costs, and enhancing experiences for members and providers. We harness advanced technologies, including AI and machine learning, to create predictive, more personalized solutions that simplify complexity and empower members to make confident, informed decisions.Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:Define and execute product strategy for assigned digital experience components.Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept through delivery and optimization.Collaborate with UX, engineering, and data teams to deliver intuitive, member-centric solutions.Analyze customer feedback, member feedback and market trends to inform product decisions.Establish and monitor product outcomes to measure success and drive continuous improvement.Partner with internal stakeholders and product leadership to align initiatives with organizational goals, our product strategy and roadmap.Manage and collaborate with external stakeholders, vendors or customers to define, execute and launch.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Advocate for the member experience across all digital touchpoints.Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to enhance usability and engagement.Leverage AI-driven tools and models to enhance member experience functionality.Develop new perspectives and innovative approaches on health plan customer or member problems.Guide, coach and train internal and external stakeholders about product features, product roadmap and related operational processes.Monitor competitive landscape; develop and execute strategic priorities to build and maintain a competitive product in the market.Collaborate closely with Product Marketing to craft compelling positioning and messaging, align go-to-market strategies with product capabilities, and ensure that customer insights inform both roadmap decisions and launch plans.QualificationsYour Knowledge and Experience:BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Health, or Information TechnologyGraduate degree (e.g. MBA) is highly desirableMinimum 6 +years in Product Management, Management Consulting, or Entrepreneurship requiredRequired experience in healthcare, specifically health plan experienceDigital consumer platform experience preferredStrong strategic thinking and ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutionsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsSubject matter expert (SME) understanding of healthcare benefits, cost transparency tools, and/or claims processes and demonstrated ability to apply knowledge within health insurance or health systems requiredExperience working in agile development environments requiredData-driven mindset with proficiency in analytics tools requiredKnowledge of AI concepts and ability to apply them in product development requiredProven ability to ideate, design, develop and launch web and mobile digital products that enhance user experience and drive engagement requiredAbout UsAbout Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies:Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company.Stellarus' vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus' objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California's vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.Our Values:At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings.Our Workplace Model:We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our workplace model is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection, creativity and flexibility:For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.The Company reserves the right to require more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews.Physical Requirements:Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.Equal Employment Opportunity:External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.Job InfoJob Identification 20260134Job Category Marketing and Product ManagementPosting Date 01/28/2026, 06:34 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations Oakland, CA, United States CA, United States Long Beach, CA, United States CO, United States CT, United States FL, United States GA, United States MD, United States MN, United States NV, United States OR, United States El Dorado Hills, CA, United States Lodi, CA, United States Rancho Cordova, CA, United States Redding, CA, United States Woodland Hills, CA, United States AL, United States IL, United States VA, United States WI, United States OH, United StatesPay Range for California $123090.00 to $184800.00Pay Range for Bay Area $138756.00 to $208320.00Note Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate experience, location (California, Bay Area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.Role can be filled by a candidate requiring sponsorship No