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Product Owner - Medical Cost Containment & JIRA Expertise

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Job type
Not listed
Work mode
Remote
Level
Not listed
Department
Product Management
Experience
3+ years experience
Posted
Sep 11, 2026

About the role

Reliant is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Product Owner to support the delivery of innovative solutions within the healthcare cost containment space. This role will drive product vision, backlog management, and execution in a fast-paced Agile environment. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on JIRA experience, excels at translating business needs into clearly defined user stories, and can effectively partner with engineering, QA, operations, and compliance teams. Experience in medical cost containment and/or Out-of-Network (OON) pricing is strongly preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage the product backlog in JIRA, prioritizing features, enhancements, and defects aligned to business value and strategic objectives
  • Write clear, concise user stories with measurable acceptance criteria to guide engineering and QA teams
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (clients, operations, compliance, engineering, QA, leadership) to gather, refine, and document requirements
  • Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and related Agile ceremonies
  • Define product roadmap and release plans in alignment with business and regulatory priorities
  • Ensure delivered features meet business objectives, operational needs, and healthcare regulatory requirements
  • Analyze workflows to identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and efficiency improvements
  • Partner with QA to validate acceptance criteria and ensure high-quality product releases
  • Track metrics, risks, and delivery progress; provide clear status updates to leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications:

  • 3–7+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Product Manager in an Agile environment
  • Strong hands-on experience with JIRA, including backlog management, workflows, dashboards, and reporting
  • Demonstrated experience writing detailed user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint execution
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills
  • Ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical deliverables
  • Experience in healthcare technology, healthcare operations, or regulated environments strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of medical cost containment and/or Out-of-Network (OON) pricing is a plus

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid time off (PTO) and disability leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)