Product Manager, Associate, Stellarus

Description Your Role The Product Team at Stellarus is developing innovative platforms and products to health plans in the US. The Associate Product Manager will report to Sr. Director, Product Management. In this role, you will develop a working demo for the Stellarus foundational platforms and product suites this work will help Stellarus gain commercial traction. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning. Responsibilities Your Work In this role, you will: Build rapid AI-powered prototypes and interactive demos to communicate product vision, validate concepts, and accelerate stakeholder alignment Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to translate customer problems into demo-ready workflows and proof-of-concept experiences Use generative AI tools and low-code platforms to create compelling user journeys, mock interfaces, and feature simulations for internal and external presentations Gather feedback from customer demos, usability sessions, and pilot programs to refine product requirements and prioritize roadmap decisions Maintain documentation for demo assets, product assumptions, and experimentation outcomes while tracking impact on product strategy and go-to-market readiness Qualifications Your Knowledge and Experience Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred. High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree Requires experience developing AI-powered demos, proof-of-concepts, or interactive product experiences using generative AI tools and modern development frameworks Requires technical skills in Python, APIs, cloud platforms, and AI/ML integration workflows for rapid prototyping and experimentation Requires the ability to translate complex technical capabilities into intuitive user experiences and compelling product presentations for diverse audiences Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with experience working across cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments Organization About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company. Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus’ objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California’s vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members. To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals. Our Values: At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings. Our Workplace Model: We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our workplace model is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection, creativity and flexibility: For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need. For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being. The Company reserves the right to require more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews. Physical Requirements: Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day. Please click here for further physical requirement detail. Equal Employment Opportunity: External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.