Product Owner

Minneapolis, MN

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Remote

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Contract

|Job ID 71150|Posted Jul 28, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dynamic and purpose-driven Product Owner to lead regulatory claims initiatives in a telecommute role. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring compliance and efficiency in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Transform complex regulatory requirements into actionable user stories and deliverables.
  • Prioritize and manage the product backlog to align with business needs and compliance dates.
  • Facilitate effective communication between business stakeholders and scrum teams.
  • Lead Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Support user acceptance testing to ensure deliverables meet established needs.
  • Monitor project progress, anticipate risks, and adjust priorities as necessary.
  • Provide transparent updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

  • 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare claims and regulatory mandates.
  • Proven success in delivering software in Agile environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

Preferred Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience with Medicaid and DSNP claims.
  • Lean or Six Sigma certification.
  • Familiarity with SQL and Visio.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

 

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.



Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers.  We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $22 - $51 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
 

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.