Senior Manager, Program Development – Management

Role Overview

• Manage, define, and monitor all aspects of product development by partnering with design, technical department, vendor sourcing, and manufacturing to develop and deliver products consistent with the brand’s vision and global sourcing strategy.
• Influence stakeholders and collaborates cross-functionally to define value propositions and go-to-market strategies that drive adoption, engagement, and growth.
• Own and drive product development with the cross-functional team and vendors in partnership with design.
• Understand aesthetic and technical direction of products to guide best product realization
• Define and manage the business strategy for provider facing programs, including market opportunity analysis, goal setting, and value proposition development
• Utilize data and insights to inform product and market decisions, measure performance, and refine strategies
• Drive new initiatives and ensure effective positioning, messaging, and readiness for market adoption.
• Maintain current knowledge of vendor & competitor strengths and weaknesses.
• Understand all methods in marketplace for solving design requirements. Propose vendor allocation to production and sourcing.
• Gather development timing. Be aware of capabilities of all launch raw material suppliers in order assess risk and create solutions to roadblocks.
• Partner with brand and product teams to determine best course of product testing and validation.
• Ensure all development meets calendar requirements.
• Continually assess time impact to deliverable. Contribute on resolution.
• Manage cost evaluation process to ensure corporate target margins are being met.
• Validate and challenge any discrepancies in vendor costing in partnership with the vendor management costing team. Report revisions as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience;
• Minimum of 1 additional year of experience related to functional area
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work, and managing performance of direct reports
• Advanced understanding of product development concepts, theories, and practices, as well as vision and/or health plan operations, concepts, and deployment techniques
• Proven ability to plan large projects strategically and influence others to commit and adapt to frequent change
• Proven ability to utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to make decisions as well as escalate critical issues to senior management with risk mitigation plan alternatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively use a variety of communication mediums and customized content for targeted audiences
• Proven ability to communicate effectively to provide consultative services to Senior Management and other business partners on product issues.

Benefits

• As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions.
• VSP Vision provides a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.