Product Development Manager

DELTA DENTAL OF ILLINOIS • Naperville, IL

4d • $125,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Product Development Manager - We offer a companywide bonus program, tuition reimbursement, volunteer time off, an on-site fitness center and the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule as described in our Workplace Flexibility policy. We are the largest dental insurance company and continue to grow. Based in Naperville, IL Delta Dental of Illinois has over 50 years of oral health experience and is dedicated to clients and employees alike. Our company culture is inclusive, innovative and focused on achieving our goals. We believe in improving oral health through our dental benefit programs and through our Foundation, which develops and supports projects and organizations that improve access to oral healthcare and oral health education. Delta Dental of Illinois is seeking a strategic and analytical Product Development Manager to lead product growth through market insight, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. This role is responsible for identifying product opportunities, guiding development and enhancements, and ensuring product strategies align with business goals, customer needs, and competitive market dynamics.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in product management or related business roles
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred

Nice To Haves

• Insurance, financial services, or service-industry experience preferred
• advanced Excel skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead market research and competitive analysis to identify product opportunities and trends
• Develop and execute product strategies that support growth, profitability, and retention
• Translate research insights into product requirements and development plans
• Lead the Product Development Work Group to evaluate market opportunities and strategic initiatives and present recommendations to senior leadership
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, CX, and other stakeholders on product development and implementation
• Support sales and marketing with product positioning, value propositions, and sales tools
• Measure product performance and adjust strategies to achieve business outcomes

Benefits

• Free dental for employees and their dependents
• Competitive benefits: free vision, life, STD/LTD for employees/medical options for many budgets/401k and company match
• Generous PTO program; 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Great people and culture
• Healthy work/life balance
• Conveniently located off of I-88
• Hiring base pay range is $125,000 - $150,000 annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level