Principal Product Manager

Bellese is a mission-driven Digital Services Company committed to pioneering innovative technology solutions in civic healthcare. They are seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager to lead strategy for their teams supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), focusing on modernizing software systems that improve healthcare quality and reduce provider burden.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy for distributed teams supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Maintain and improve software at CMS that supports the Hospital Quality Reporting program
• Modernize systems while improving them to reduce provider burden and minimize costs to CMS
• Set long-term vision and shape strategy in partnership with executive stakeholders
• Translate high-level goals into roadmaps that drive meaningful outcomes for clients and communities
• Mentor product staff and drive cross-team collaboration
• Identify opportunities for organic growth within your program and support company-wide business development initiatives

Requirements:

• 3+ years operating at the Principal or equivalent senior IC level in a Product Management role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Exceptional command of written and verbal English, with the ability to translate complex technical and policy concepts for diverse audiences
• Deep understanding of the consulting mindset working with executive partners and stakeholders
• Demonstrated habit of staying current with emerging industry trends, technologies, and methodologies — with the ability to form and articulate informed, evidence-based opinions on how they apply to product strategy, client outcomes, and long-term platform direction
• Demonstrated experience owning long-term product vision and strategy across a portfolio of products or complex, multi-team programs
• Strong command of modern product management practices including user-centered design, agile delivery, and continuous discovery
• Track record of mentoring and elevating less experienced product practitioners
• Proven ability to influence and align executive stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional delivery teams without formal authority
• Experience contributing to business development efforts including proposals, client relationships, or practice growth initiatives
• Familiarity with healthcare data standards, regulations, and systems — such as CMS programs, FHIR, eCQMs, or value-based care initiatives
• Prior professional services, government, or federal consulting experience
• Familiarity with procurement and contracting processes in the public sector or a highly regulated industry
• Experience working directly with CMS, HHS, or similar federal health agencies
• Familiarity with ATO processes, FedRAMP, or other federal compliance frameworks
• Experience with quality reporting, payment models, or public-facing healthcare transparency programs
• 2+ years working on a remote team, preferably in a leadership position