ABOUT THIS POSITION
Waystar is seeking a Director of Product Management to join the team. Reporting to the Vice President, Product Strategy, The Director of Product Management will lead the Aware CDI team of product managers and ensuring that the company's software products meet the needs of customers and achieve business goals. This role requires a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, a strong track record in product management, and the ability to lead and motivate a team.WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead the product management team in developing and executing the product roadmap
Work with engineering, data science, UX design, and product marketing teams to bring new products to market
Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs and opportunities
Define product requirements and specifications
Manage the product development process from ideation to launch
Track product performance and make data-driven decisions
Mentor a team of Product Managers and furnish them with resources, tools, and uniform processes to be successful
Work with sales and customer support teams to ensure customer satisfaction
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in healthcare technology
Collaborate with other directors and executives to align product strategy with the company's overall goals
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field
10+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on healthcare technology
Strong understanding of the healthcare industry
Proven track record of success in leading and motivating a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Passion for healthcare and technology
High emotional intelligence and relationship skills, and an ability to read and adapt to changing environments
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter.
WAYSTAR PERKS
- Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
- Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
- We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
- Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
- Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
- 401(K) program with company match
- Pet insurance
- Employee resource groups
Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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