Technical Product Manager II - Platform Engineering

Delta Dental Ins.

Rancho Cordova (CA)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 221,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base & incentive pay

401(k) matching & retirement benefits

Medical & pharmacy benefits

Employer-paid dental & vision benefits

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Delta Dental Ins. seeks a Technical Product Manager II to own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for internal back-end platform products, enabling enterprise engineering teams. You will drive modernization, APIs, and reusable platforms to boost productivity and reliability.

You will define long-term capabilities, work with Platform Engineering and EA, and measure outcomes with KPIs, balancing debt and delivery while guiding cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of product management experience with internal back-end platform engineering products (APIs, infrastructure, or developer platforms).
Proven experience delivering platform modernization initiatives and long-term platform capabilities.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, cloud technologies, and Agile methodologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional engineering teams.
Analytical mindset with experience defining and measuring product outcomes and KPIs.
Experience operating in ambiguous environments, balancing modernization, technical debt, and long-term platform strategy over feature-release delivery.
Experience with authentication and authorization technologies is preferred.
Knowledge of platform engineering, APIs, and developer platforms is a plus.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead platform engineering product initiatives in partnership with development teams to maximize product value and drive long-term platform evolution.
Create and execute product roadmaps, strategies, and platform modernization plans.
Champion platform capabilities 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 define platform capabilities and translate them into actionable product requirements.
Prioritize and manage product backlogs, balancing modernization, technical debt, operational needs, and long-term platform investments.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform platform strategy and engineering enablement.
Partner with engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reusable platform capabilities.
Provide product leadership and guidance to engineering teams and internal stakeholders.
Ensure platform solutions meet defined quality, scalability, security, and reliability standards.

Skills

Platform engineering

APIs

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Product management

KPI tracking

Cloud technologies

Security & reliability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Description

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 Platform Engineering Standards, Common Services, APIs, and other developer-facing platforms, building reusable internal platforms, services, and tooling that improve developer productivity, standardize engineering practices, and accelerate software delivery.

Working closely with Platform Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and application development teams, you'll define long-term platform capabilities, drive modernization initiatives, and deliver scalable, reusable solutions that strengthen enterprise resiliency.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now, or at any time in the future.

Responsibilities

Lead platform engineering product initiatives in partnership with development teams to maximize product value and drive long-term platform evolution.
Create and execute product roadmaps, strategies, and platform modernization plans.
Champion platform capabilities 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 define platform capabilities and translate them into actionable product requirements.
Prioritize and manage product backlogs, balancing modernization, technical debt, operational needs, and long-term platform investments.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform platform strategy and engineering enablement.
Partner with engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reusable platform capabilities.
Provide product leadership and guidance to engineering teams and internal stakeholders.
Ensure platform solutions meet defined quality, scalability, security, and reliability standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of product management experience with internal back-end platform engineering products (e.g., APIs, infrastructure, or developer platforms).
Proven experience delivering platform modernization initiatives and long-term platform capabilities.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, cloud technologies, and Agile methodologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional engineering teams.
Analytical mindset with experience defining and measuring product outcomes and KPIs.
Experience operating in ambiguous environments, balancing modernization, technical debt, and long-term platform strategy over feature-release delivery.
Experience with authentication and authorization technologies is preferred.
Knowledge of platform engineering, APIs, and developer platforms is a plus.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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 Us

Behind 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.

About The Team

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 , 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.