Senior Product Manager, AI / Data Science

Your Future Evolves Here

Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and primary care, we seek to connect the pieces of fragmented health care system and ensure people get the same level of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Evolent employees enjoy work/life balance, the flexibility to suit their work to their lives, and autonomy they need to get things done. We believe that people do their best work when they're supported to live their best lives, and when they feel welcome to bring their whole selves to work. That's one reason why diversity and inclusion are core to our business.

Join Evolent for the mission. Stay for the culture.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated AI/Data Science Product Manager to lead and manage AI initiatives across our organization. This individual will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing AI-driven opportunities while working cross-functionally with data science, clinical, operational, and technical teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both product and project management and be comfortable navigating AI technologies and business applications.

Key Responsibilities

Opportunity Analysis & Strategy

Conduct in-depth opportunity analysis for new and existing AI initiatives, including business case development and feasibility assessment. Partner with stakeholders to define detailed product and business requirements. Perform build vs. buy analysis and support vendor evaluations where necessary.

Development & Execution

Collaborate with data science teams to outline proof-of-concepts (POCs) and have a strategic point of view on AI/ML techniques and tools. Evaluate the success of AI initiatives at the POC stage gate and refine opportunity sizing accordingly. Ensure AI solutions align with broader business objectives and operational needs.

Cross-functional Coordination

Coordinate testing and validation processes with clinical and operational teams to ensure real-world applicability and efficacy. Work with project managers on change management, including relating the impact of decisions made throughout project scope to overall value Align AI initiatives with roadmaps of key internal applications such as BBI and CarePro. Manage rollout plans, ensuring seamless implementation, training, and adoption across the organization.

Performance Tracking & Value Realization

Define and track key performance metrics to measure AI initiative success and business impact. Communicate results and insights to executive stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on value delivered.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: 5+ years in product management, data science, or AI-related roles, preferably within healthcare, insurance, or operational technology.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Technical Understanding: Familiarity with AI/ML techniques, data science methodologies, and cloud-based AI solutions.

Project Management: Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure strong scope and value maintenance, and ensure timely execution.

Communication & Leadership: Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating AI capabilities into business impact.

Analytical Skills: Experience with data-driven decision-making, including business case development and opportunity sizing.

Healthcare Industry Experience: Familiarity with clinical workflows, payer operations, or healthcare AI applications is preferred.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to drive impactful AI initiatives in a rapidly evolving industry. Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams, including data science, engineering, and operations. Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you are passionate about AI and data science and want to play a pivotal role in shaping AI-driven transformation, we’d love to hear from you!

Technical Requirements:

We require that all employees have the following technical capability at their home: High speed internet over 10 Mbps and, specifically for all call center employees, the ability to plug in directly to the home internet router. These at-home technical requirements are subject to change with any scheduled re-opening of our office locations. 

Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact recruiting@evolent.com for further assistance.

The expected base salary/wage range for this position is $115,000 - 130,000. This position is also eligible for a bonus component that would be dependent on pre-defined performance factors. As part of our total compensation package, Evolent is proud to offer comprehensive benefits (including health insurance benefits) to qualifying employees. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.