Product Development Lead

Job Description

Job Description:
Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the appropriate union. We are seeking a motivated and execution-focused IT Product Owner to help deliver high-impact technology solutions that address some of the most complex and meaningful challenges in our healthcare system. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on emerging technologies in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment—where rapid, thoughtful delivery directly supports better patient care and operational excellence. You will partner closely with program leadership, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to turn ambitious ideas into real, measurable outcomes. In this role, you will serve as the critical link between strategy and execution. Working from priorities set by senior leaders, you will use your deep understanding of the clinical, regulatory, compliance, and technical considerations required to develop healthcare applications. You will translate these into clear user stories, structured backlogs, and actionable delivery plans—then lead the day-to-day execution using agile practices. Success in this role requires balancing speed with rigor: driving rapid delivery while ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, and built to meet the demands of a highly regulated healthcare environment. Department Overview The Health IT department at UCSF Health is dedicated to advancing healthcare delivery through innovative technology solutions. Our Health AI team focuses on integrating cutting-edge AI applications into clinical practice, supporting the development of tools that enhance patient care, streamline operations, and enable data-driven decision-making across the health system.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. - 5+ years of experience in product development - 5+ years of project management experience using Agile and Hybrid methodologies - 2+ years of experience in the healthcare-related industry - Advanced knowledge of product development concepts, practices, standards and processes. - Proven ability to identify key issues critical to the organization's long-range success of a desired product or service. - Proven ability to research, collect and analyze information to use in determining product options or alternatives. - Advanced organization and project management skills to lead large or multiple cross-functional teams. - Advanced oral communication skills to effectively present, negotiate, convey and explain information. - Advanced written communications skills to draft clear, concise documentation, reports and specifications. - Ability to lead, build consensus and promote the exchange of information among project team, internal and external constituencies. - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.