Amrit Das
Virginia Beach,United States
Summary
Dynamic Product Management Director with a proven track record at Carelon, excelling in product strategy and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded initiatives that generated $4 million in savings while enhancing product roadmaps. Adept in Agile methodology and stakeholder management, driving impactful product launches and fostering team leadership for optimal outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Management Director Sr. (Promotion)
Carelon Product Platform
Norfolk
04.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded UM workstream for Carelon MBM, Rx, and BH initiatives, driving strategic alignment.
- Defined product vision and strategy by leading cross-functional teams for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with engineering and design teams to create comprehensive product roadmaps.
- Communicated project status and updates effectively to stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Utilized Agile methodology for rapid prototyping and iterative product enhancements.
- Analyzed customer feedback to pinpoint improvement areas in existing products.
- Defined KPIs and tracked performance metrics to evaluate market success of products.
- Secured new funding sources, expanding service offerings within the Carelon organization.
- Generated savings of $4 million for the year 2025 through different initiatives.
Solution Management Director
Carelon Product Platform
Norfolk
05.2024 - 04.2024
- Led planning and implementation of complex products and services across Carelon enterprise.
- Served as subject matter expert for operational, technical, and business processes.
- Collaborated with Product Development on enhancements and new clinical solutions.
- Provided consultation to business partners on product benefits and analytics insights.
- Coordinated with Physician Liaison on clinical measure implementation and customization.
- Scheduled implementation of contracted products and services for business partners.
- Managed department projects while mentoring solutions management team.
Business Change Director
CarelonRx
Norfolk
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Managed Medicaid new market initiatives, ensuring compliance with mandates and efficient issue resolution.
- Defined and tracked benefits and outcomes critical to Medicaid program success.
- Led transition management processes to maintain operations during changes and integrate new practices.
- Prepared business areas for transitions to enhance operational efficiency and adaptability.
- Developed comprehensive business continuity plans to sustain operations during crises.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing program support and engagement.
- Recruited and trained program managers, increasing overall program capacity and expertise.
- Secured new funding sources, expanding service offerings within the Medicaid program.
Business Consultant Sr, Business Execution
CarelonRx
Virginia Beach
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Implemented new Rx Prior Authorization application for call center representatives, pharmacists, and medical directors in Project Retina.
- Migrated all Anthem members to CarelonRx PBM as part of Project Voyager, handling various business segments.
- Led PI planning sessions, backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives, and release planning activities.
- Managed daily scrum meetings and test execution activities to ensure timely project delivery.
- Streamlined business testing processes across multiple work streams including Prior Authorization and Clinical.
- Oversaw onshore and offshore testing teams while ensuring quality outcomes.
- Created and managed deliverables such as project plans, test cases, and test results using JIRA.
- Gained extensive experience with enrollment platforms including NASCO, LITES, ODS, WGS, GBD, FACETS.
Business Consultant - Medical Management
Elevance Health
Norfolk
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Implemented new Utilization Management review tool ACMP for Medical UM team.
- Introduced Utilization Management intake tool CRM for Medical UM Intake team.
- Migrated all commercial business from legacy systems to ACMP and CRM platforms.
- Served as lead BA/Product Owner for ACMP and CRM projects.
- Acted as liaison between IT and business partners to gather and document requirements.
- Defined technical product requirements, user personas, and use scenarios for projects.
- Maintained product road map, grooming backlog, and project plans effectively.
- Led JAD sessions and grooming calls to enhance project execution processes.
Business Analyst III - Process Improvement
CarelonRx
Norfolk
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Implemented Pharmacy Prior Authorization application, PAR Tool, utilizing PEGA architecture across organization.
- Migrated Anthem's PBM services from CVS Caremark to Express Scripts efficiently.
- Acted as subject matter expert for all Prior Authorization projects and new market implementations.
- Facilitated communication between IT and business partners to gather and document requirements.
- Developed process flows, use cases, specifications, and user guides to fulfill project objectives.
- Managed project plans while tracking defects and issues for resolution.
- Trained and mentored junior analysts to enhance team capabilities.
- Collaborated with UAT team in creating test case scenarios and conducting regression testing.
Business Analyst Sr
MVP Healthcare
Schenectady
05.2010 - 01.2013
Quality Analyst
Healthy Ways
Sterling
10.2009 - 05.2010
Market Analyst - Intern
Satyam Corporation
Kolkata
02.2005 - 05.2005
Education
MBA - General Business
Northern Illinois University
Chicago05.2010
Diploma - Marketing and Financial Services
George Brown College
Toronto08.2007
Bachelors of Business Administration - Kolkata
West Bengal University of Technology and Management
Kolkata07.2005
Skills
- Product strategy
- Agile methodology
- KPI definition
- Product launches
- Product lifecycle management
- Proposal development
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Cross functional leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Product documentation
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
Solution Management Director
Carelon Product Platform
05.2024 - 04.2024
Product Management Director Sr. (Promotion)
Carelon Product Platform
04.2024 - Current
Business Change Director
CarelonRx
02.2020 - 05.2024
Business Consultant Sr, Business Execution
CarelonRx
09.2017 - 02.2020
Business Consultant - Medical Management
Elevance Health
04.2016 - 09.2017
Business Analyst III - Process Improvement
CarelonRx
01.2013 - 04.2016
Business Analyst Sr
MVP Healthcare
05.2010 - 01.2013
Quality Analyst
Healthy Ways
10.2009 - 05.2010
Market Analyst - Intern
Satyam Corporation
02.2005 - 05.2005
MBA - General Business
Northern Illinois University
Diploma - Marketing and Financial Services
George Brown College
Bachelors of Business Administration - Kolkata
West Bengal University of Technology and Management
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