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Growth Product Manager

  • $81,265–$176,073 Per Year

Highlights

This role supports dental insurance products and other market-facing growth products and services within the Individual Segment portfolio, a strategic growth area focused on serving consumers seeking dental coverage, oral health solutions, and related services outside of traditional employer-sponsored benefits, while advancing the company's growth and customer acquisition objectives. The Growth Product Manager is part of the Product Strategy & Development team within Enterprise Marketing and is responsible for managing product lifecycles, performing product planning activities, and supporting new product initiatives and enhancements for the company's market-facing, revenue-generating products.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNY (
Remote
)
IndustryHealthcare Services
Salary$81,265–$176,073 Per Year
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Websitehttps://www.deltadentalins.com/

Description

The Growth Product Manager is part of the Product Strategy & Development team within Enterprise Marketing and is responsible for managing product lifecycles, performing product planning activities, and supporting new product initiatives and enhancements for the company's market-facing, revenue-generating products. The incumbent will manage product performance, identify strategies to improve growth and profitability, develops product concepts, and contribute to business capability identification, positioning, and pricing. This role supports dental insurance products and other market-facing growth products and services within the Individual Segment portfolio, a strategic growth area focused on serving consumers seeking dental coverage, oral health solutions, and related services outside of traditional employer-sponsored benefits, while advancing the company's growth and customer acquisition objectives.

The Growth Product Manager partners with Regulatory, Legal, Actuarial, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Network, Technology, Onboarding, and Market Insights teams to support the development and execution of compliant, operationally feasible products that meet customer needs and business objectives.

Success in this role requires structured product thinking, customer and market insight, analytical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined execution to advance product initiatives and enhancements. The incumbent contributes to product recommendations and execution while partnering with senior product leaders on broader portfolio priorities and complex initiatives.

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.

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  • Bachelor''s degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, product development, product marketing, or a related discipline is preferred. 5+ years preferred.
  • Experience managing market-facing, revenue-generating products or services.
  • Knowledge of product lifecycle management, product strategy, product planning, and product development principles.
  • Experience leading or supporting product planning, product development, product enhancements, or product lifecycle management activities.
  • Experience working cross-functionally to develop, launch, manage, or improve products and services.
  • Experience with individual, ACA Marketplace, dental, medical, vision, insurance, employee benefits, healthcare, or other regulated products and markets preferred.
  • Experience evaluating customer, market, competitive, or performance insights to identify growth opportunities and product improvements.
  • Experience with customer discovery, design thinking, business model canvas, value proposition design, stage gate, or other product development methodologies.
  • Ability to develop product recommendations informed by customer insights, market dynamics, business objectives, performance data, and operational considerations.
  • Ability to develop product strategies, benefit designs, business cases, and product requirements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to build effective partnerships, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and collaborate across teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to challenge assumptions while maintaining collaboration, accountability, and respect for partner ownership.

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 21. $81,265 - $176,073

  • Supports product planning and lifecycle management for Individual Segment products through performance analysis, customer and market insights, competitive intelligence, and roadmap development.

  • Drives assigned product enhancements and growth initiative, including ACA Marketplace, Direct-to-Consumer, and other market-facing offerings.

  • Develops product concepts, benefit designs, business cases, requirements, and supporting recommendations that improve customer value and business performance.

  • Partners cross-functionally with Regulatory, Legal, Actuarial, Market Insights, Sales, Marketing, Network, Technology, Operations, and Onboarding to develop, launch, and manage compliant, operationally feasible products.

  • Creates and maintains product requirements, benefit specifications, plan materials, and other supporting artifacts required for stakeholder review, cross-functional alignment, filing, implementation, and launch readiness.

  • Serves as a product subject matter expert, providing guidance on product strategy, benefit intent, sales enablement, and stakeholder education.

  • Monitors product performance and market dynamics, identifies opportunities for improvement, and recommends actions that balance growth, customer value, affordability, compliance, and profitability.

  • Supports product planning and lifecycle management for Individual Segment products through performance analysis, customer and market insights, competitive intelligence, and roadmap development.

  • Drives assigned product enhancements and growth initiative, including ACA Marketplace, Direct-to-Consumer, and other market-facing offerings.

  • Develops product concepts, benefit designs, business cases, requirements, and supporting recommendations that improve customer value and business performance.

  • Partners cross-functionally with Regulatory, Legal, Actuarial, Market Insights, Sales, Marketing, Network, Technology, Operations, and Onboarding to develop, launch, and manage compliant, operationally feasible products.

  • Creates and maintains product requirements, benefit specifications, plan materials, and other supporting artifacts required for stakeholder review, cross-functional alignment, filing, implementation, and launch readiness.

  • Serves as a product subject matter expert, providing guidance on product strategy, benefit intent, sales enablement, and stakeholder education.

  • Monitors product performance and market dynamics, identifies opportunities for improvement, and recommends actions that balance growth, customer value, affordability, compliance, and profitability.

Benefits

Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts

About Company

Delta Dental covers more Americans than any other dental benefits provider. As an employee you’ll take part in our mission to become the trusted health partner by collaborating with our communities and employees to reimagine and deliver new possibilities in an ever-changing environment. Our Enterprise Strategy focuses on pillars of Growth and Diversification, supported by the platforms of Culture and People, Process and Technology.

 

Our strategy is only as strong as the people who execute it. We’re hiring individuals that are not just right for today but also for our future. Delta Dental leaders optimistically share future possibilities to inspire and motivate others toward their full potential. We’ve built a foundation of high-trust by treating all people with dignity, making and keeping commitments and consistently striving to do the right thing. As we are working through transformation, we ask employees to find ways to embrace positive change, challenge the status quo to be curious and provide solutions to unmet problems. Joining Delta Dental means joining a culture focused on fostering development, building genuine connections, recognizing each other’s strengths and sharing in successes.

 

We are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 74 million people in the U.S. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental Insurance Company, together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation’s largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering 33 million enrollees. All of our companies are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country.

 

Delta Dental provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

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