Technical Product Owner (Product Manager I) - Platform Engineering

Delta Dental seeks a Technical Product Owner (Product Manager I) to drive the development of internal platform services and engineering capabilities from our Rancho Cordova, CA hybrid work environment. This role translates business priorities, customer needs, and technical requirements into actionable work for delivery teams, focusing on platform products and developer enablement to support our technology teams and enterprise initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of assigned product features and technology outcomes from planning through implementation for platform services, APIs, cloud platforms, developer enablement solutions, and shared engineering capabilities.
• Manage day-to-day requirements, backlog items, projects, and special features in partnership with Product Management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Application Development, Platform Engineering, Security, Technology, Finance, Legal, and business teams to define and deliver solutions.
• Apply knowledge of application integration, platform capabilities, and technical development to shape requirements, priorities, and delivery decisions.
• Translate customer needs, business goals, technical inputs, analytics, and market insights into clear product requirements and executable roadmaps.
• Lead feature and dependency prioritization, PI planning, sprint planning, and backlog refinement at the team level.
• Set iteration goals and verify that outcomes meet functional, non-functional, and technical expectations.
• Coordinate effective daily stand-ups, sprint ceremonies, retrospectives, and system demos with delivery teams.
• Create, refine, and prioritize user stories and tasks that meet user needs, technical integrity, and definition of ready standards.
• Ensure required product artifacts are complete and stories/features meet definition of done criteria.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and delivery blockers, and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Use product and delivery metrics to measure success, inform decisions, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 2+ years of product management experience supporting software engineering, platform engineering, cloud platform, API, developer platform, infrastructure, or enterprise technology products.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successful product launches and driving business growth.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Experience with agile methodologies and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, with a focus on efficient resource allocation.
• Strong business acumen and a customer-centric mindset, with awareness of market trends and user needs.
• Willingness to stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation and incentive pay.
• 401(k) plan with robust matching and non-matching contributions.
• Rich medical and pharmacy benefits.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Holistic wellbeing program with strong financial incentives.
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off.
• Culture of growth and learning including career development, tuition reimbursement, and a recognition program.
• Family support programs covering adoption, fertility treatment, child and elder care, and pet care assistance.
• Opportunities for social responsibility and volunteer involvement, plus an employee discount program.

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range shown is a good-faith estimate for new hires; actual compensation may vary based on KSAs, relevant experience, education, certifications, and ability to meet minimum qualifications. Pay is listed as a Grade 21 range from $81,265.00 to $176,073.00, with location and internal equity considerations affecting final offers.

Additional Information

• Delta Dental emphasizes employee wellbeing and growth, offering competitive pay, strong 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical coverage, full dental and vision coverage, a robust wellbeing program, generous PTO, and holidays.
• We support ongoing development through tuition reimbursement, a recognition program, family assistance programs, and volunteer opportunities.
• Delta Dental is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing network across multiple states and a commitment to a diverse workforce.

About the Team

Delta Dental has supported millions of smiles for more than six decades, expanding access to affordable, quality care. Our culture centers on trust, service, excellence, and innovation, offering stability, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment. The Technical Product Owner will help advance platform and engineering capabilities within a company that prioritizes teamwork and growth.