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Delta Dental Insurance Company
Technical Product Manager II - Platform Engineering
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Lead product lifecycle for authentication/authorization, platform engineering standards, common services, and APIs. Define strategy and roadmaps, set KPIs, prioritize backlogs, and collaborate with cross-functional and development teams to deliver and launch high-quality, customer-centric platform features and modernizations.
The Technical Product Manager II plays a pivotal role in Delta Dental's technology modernization strategy, owning the vision, strategy, and roadmap for internal back-end platform products that enable engineering teams across the enterprise. This role supports Authentication & Authorization, Platform Engineering Standards, Common Services, APIs, and other developer-facing platforms. Working closely with Platform Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and application development teams, you'll define long-term platform capabilities, drive modernization initiatives, and deliver reusable services that improve developer productivity, scalability, and enterprise resiliency.
Responsibilities- Lead platform product initiatives in partnership with Platform Engineering to maximize product value and ensure a seamless product life cycle.
- Create and execute product roadmaps, strategies, and platform modernization plans.
- Champion product ideas and initiatives, driving them from concept to implementation.
- Define and track measurable outcomes and KPIs, ensuring alignment with business and engineering objectives.
- Collaborate with Platform Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into actionable platform capabilities.
- Prioritize and manage product backlogs, balancing modernization, technical debt, operational needs, and new platform capabilities.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform product strategy and platform decisions.
- Work closely with engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reusable platform capabilities.
- Provide product expertise and guidance to engineering teams and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure platform solutions meet defined quality, scalability, security, and user experience standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of product management experience supporting internal back-end platform products (e.g., APIs, infrastructure, or developer platforms).
- Proven track record of successful product launches and enhancements.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and methodologies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Analytical mindset with experience in defining and tracking KPIs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience with authentication and authorization technologies is preferred.
- Knowledge of platform engineering standards and APIs is an asset.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a customer-centric approach.
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 23. $107,464 -$220,763 Nationally.
About UsBehind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- 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.
Important Work Authorization Information
Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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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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