Lead Product Owner – QNXT Modernization

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 00067900731

About the role

As a Lead Product Owner – QNXT Modernization, you will make an impact by shaping and driving the modernization roadmap for QNXT architecture and operational capabilities. You will be a key contributor within our product organization, working closely with cross‑functional teams—including Product Management, Architecture, DevOps, Engineering, and Consulting—to translate business strategy into actionable product outcomes.

In this leadership role, you will represent the voice of the end user, influence technical and business decisions, and empower Agile teams to deliver high‑value, high‑quality solutions for healthcare payer clients.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and collaborate with peers to define the modernization roadmap for QNXT, ensuring alignment with business use cases and strategic objectives.
• Apply strong technical and business acumen to guide and support multi‑functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Serve as an Agile Product Owner leader, partnering closely with Product Management and technical stakeholders to define and align requirements with customer and internal expectations.
• Act as the voice of the end user, focusing Agile delivery teams on achieving outcomes—not just completing tasks.
• Own and manage the product backlog, refine future deliverables, and adjust the overall product roadmap based on evolving business needs.
• Translate business and technical strategies into execution‑ready user stories, acceptance criteria, and product definitions.
• Clearly articulate team goals, priorities, and product strategy to stakeholders and team members.
• Provide continuous feedback on in‑progress work, clarify requirements, and help remove impediments to maintain momentum.
• Review team deliverables for completeness, quality, and long‑term supportability.
• Collaborate with leadership to determine resource needs required to achieve product goals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and self‑organization.
• Mentor Product Owners, Architects, and Engineers, providing guidance and support to strengthen team capability.
• Influence leadership decisions using strong communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Support a culture of continuous learning, development, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Work model:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring regular presence in Mesa, AZ. Regardless of working arrangement, we support a healthy work–life balance through our wellbeing programs.

Working arrangements are accurate as of the posting date and may change based on business or client needs.

What you need to have to be considered

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field (post‑graduate degree a plus).
• 5–6 years of experience in software development, architecture delivery, or technical product ownership.
• 5–6 years of experience motivating and influencing technical or business teams as a lead.
• 5–6 years of experience within the healthcare payer industry.
• Strong servant leadership approach, with the ability to inspire teams and drive meaningful outcomes.
• Proven ability to translate technical goals and architectural strategies into business and operational value.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles, methodologies, and practices.

These will help you stand out:

• Experience with SAFe or other scaled Agile frameworks.
• Experience using Agile tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Prior experience in healthcare payer administration or healthcare software development.
• Experience working with Product Owners across multiple teams.
• Knowledge of QNXT or similar healthcare administration platforms.
• Experience or familiarity with:
  • Azure services / infrastructure
  • .NET, C#, ASP.NET, Angular
  • MS SQL
  • Kafka / AMQP
  • Cloud PaaS / SaaS solutions
  • Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
  • Large‑scale system architecture (full‑stack supportability)
  • Identity & Access Management (OIDC)
  • REST APIs, microservices
  • CI/CD automation
• Strong analytical and critical‐thinking abilities, with the ability to guide teams toward solving complex problems.
• Ability to coach and influence in multicultural and cross‑functional environments.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applicants will be accepted till 3/20/2026

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $113K-$132K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

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Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.