Assistant IT Product Manager

Reimagine Wellness in Illinois.

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See the world in fresh and vibrant ways. When you reimagine, perspectives change, potential is created and productive energy results. You can experience the difference new ways of thinking can make—for your career, your loved ones and your community—at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL). Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is reimagining wellness for our state and looking for original thinkers who aren't afraid to make dynamic contributions. People destined to reimagine what's possible. 

We currently have an immediate opportunity in Chicago for the following role:

Assistant IT Product Manager
Job ID: MD-1021778

This position is responsible for assisting the IT Product Manager with lifecycle management of an IT product (application family); triaging inbound requests for the product manager (i.e. bug fixes or new projects); acting as a proxy for the IT Product Manager to interact with project teams and assisting the IT Product Manager with the with the tactical activities related to product management.

Required Job Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree and 4 years product management experience, OR 8 years Information Technology, including 4 years product management experience.
* Experience in application development platforms and/or languages (HTML/CSS/Java/ASP.Net/PHCSC/Ruby/C/COBOL/ Endevor).
* Experience in cloud computing (SaaS / PaaS).
* Experience in DevOps and/or continuous deployment and/or integration process and tools (Bamboo, jenkins, RallyDev, Jira).
* Experience in integration technologies (Tibco/Informatica/CAS).
* Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum based full SDLC experience.
* Experience in knowledge of product-specific application architecture.
* Experience in solution architecture.
* Ability to tie together solutions across systems.
* Application domain knowledge.
* Program and/or project management.
* Ability to influence.
* Ability to prioritize and make trade-off decisions.
* Adaptability and/or ability to manage change.
* Creative thinking.
* Leadership -- Effectively leads teams & people.
* Problem solving / analytical thinking.
* Teamwork and collaboration.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
* Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or Information Technology.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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