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The Senior AI/ML Data Product Owner will drive the development of AI/ML solutions, manage the project backlog, and align business and technical teams to ensure effective execution of data-driven projects.
The Senior AI/ML Data Product Owner plays a pivotal role in driving the development, adoption, and governance of AI/ML solutions within the enterprise. This role bridges business strategy, data science, and engineering — owning the roadmap and execution of AI/ML projects that transform data into actionable intelligence. You will ensure that the platform delivers trusted, scalable, and governed AI outcomes while empowering data analysts, data scientists, and business users to collaborate effectively.
Responsibilities- Define and own the AI/ML roadmap and project/feature backlog that is aligned with the enterprise AI/ML strategy.
- Facilitate ideation, project intake, and own the prioritization of high-value AI/ML use cases, ensuring business alignment and technical feasibility. Agile PI and sprint planning via Jira.
- Translate business problems into AI/ML project requirements and user stories, ensuring clarity between business and technical teams.
- Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, analysts, and business leads to guide project execution within AI/ML platforms and workflows.
- Ensure clear communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders — translating model metrics and insights into business outcomes.
- Partner with Data Governance, ML Ops, and Risk teams to ensure AI/ML projects adhere to enterprise governance standards.
- Provide oversight of the end-to-end model lifecycle within AI/ML platforms to ensure timely and successful delivery.
- Drive adoption and literacy of AI/ML platforms across analytics and business teams. Develop training and onboarding materials, champion user engagement, and cultivate an AI/ML community of practice.
- 4+ years of experience w/Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in leading Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning programs and strong Product Ownership experience is required
- Comprehensive understanding of enterprise data programs and data governance principles
- Strong familiarity with Agile methodologies, processes, and tools (e.g., EPIC creation, sprint planning, backlog refinement)
- Knowledge of data analytics frameworks, KPIs, and performance metrics tracking
- Expertise in cross-functional team alignment and stakeholder collaboration
- Understanding of enterprise-wide communication strategies and tools for project updates and status reporting
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Superb written and verbal communication skills, including ability to create and deliver presentations to leadership and stakeholders
- Skillful at fostering cross-domain partnerships and building consensus among diverse teams
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to handle large volumes of data while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Base Pay Information
The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
Pay Grade 22. $92,500 - $200,400
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
- Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
- Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations
This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.
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At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care – but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.
We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.
Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that’s transforming the future of health care, join us!
Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.
Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.
Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
*Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York
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