Product Coordinator

Company: Verge Health
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

POSITION: Product Coordinator

LOCATION:
Charleston , SC

JOB ID: 363

# OF OPENINGS: 1

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Founded in 2001 Verge Health is a risk management company with a focus on governance, risk and compliance for healthcare (GRCH). Verge Health offers software and services that empower healthcare organizations to proactively protect and defend patients, caregivers, and facilities against errors, adverse events, and policy violations for optimal quality and safety. Our Converge Platform and Strategic Advisory Services provide our 850+ clients the tools, insights, and support they need to advance along their high reliability journey.

A Charleston, SC based healthcare software company, Verge and our employees are dedicated to creating safer healthcare, helping lead the charge to zero harm. People who choose to work with Verge Health enjoy the team environment focused on continuous improvement delivering the best technology and solutions possible, ensuring our clients have access to leading features and functionality. We take our jobs and our mission very seriously, but that doesn t mean we don t have fun. It s the best of both worlds in one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

Interested in joining our team* We have a Product Coordinator position available.

SUMMARY:
The Verge Health Product Coordinator is a member of the Product Management team. The Product Management team analyzes market and competitive conditions while laying out a product vision that is competitor differentiated and delivers unique value based on customer demands. Product Management spans activities from strategic to tactical objectives while providing cross-functional leadership within the company between different departments and teams including engineering-oriented teams, sales and marketing, and support.

The Product Coordinator is responsible for defining the 'why', 'what,' and 'when' of the product the engineering team will build. The Product Coordinator must ensure that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Recommend the direction of present and future product lines' strategy and roadmap by reviewing and prioritizing product specifications and requirements

* Work with internal and external customers to define product requirements and prioritize the customer feedback

* Assess market competition by comparing the Verge's product to the competitors' products

* Assess product market data with Sales and Marketing input

* Provide information for Verge management by preparing short-term and long term product sales forecasts and analysis

* Support Sales and Client Services with existing and prospective customers, by forming user groups, engaging with customer development partners, and receiving and prioritizing customer input for Verge products

* Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities

* Manage beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples



SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES EXPECTED:

* Problem solving skills

* Written and verbal communication skills

* Teamwork skills

* Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)

* l+ years of experience in a job in the healthcare administration software market

* Technical background, with experience in requirements definition

* Demonstrated success defining and launching products

* Demonstrated success in scope management

* Travel required (10-20%)


Verge Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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