About the role
Job Title:
Associate Release AdministratorNumber of Positions:
1Location:
Okemos, MILocation Specifics:
Hybrid PositionJob Summary:
At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.
At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.
Position Description:
To coordinate and support deployment and release activities for applications preparing for deployments to an environment.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Maintains necessary release and process documentation including cadence and release notes.
Assists in gathering applicable release metrics.
Coordinates changes to lower environments due to release, patching or similar activities.
Provides communication to teams of pending environment downtimes.
Aids teams with monitoring release progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time, and that they meet or exceed expectations.
Acts as a point of contact for release activities in progress. Includes being on-site (if necessary), managing emails, release bridge lines or applicable chat tools.
Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.
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Minimum Requirements:
Position requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, information systems, business administration or a related field and one year of experience coordinating team deliverables or project management. Experience coordinating technical releases and writing technical documentation preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.
Position requires the ability to be flexible in a fast paced and active work environment; good communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers; must possess the ability to analyze and resolve problems using independent judgement and have effective communication skills. Agile methodology (Scrum or SAFe is preferred).
The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.
Aplyr's read
Delta Dental is a non-profit leader in dental insurance, offering diverse roles from compliance to data analysis, attracting professionals dedicated to healthcare innovation.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on compliance and regulatory roles ensures robust operational integrity.
- •Diverse job opportunities in technology, data analysis, and healthcare compliance.
- •Non-profit status allows reinvestment into member services and community health initiatives.
What to watch
- •Complex organizational structure with independent member companies may lead to inconsistent experiences.
- •Limited public information about career advancement opportunities within the organization.
- •Potential challenges in aligning goals across various independent member companies.
Why Delta Dental
- •Operates as a non-profit, focusing on community health rather than shareholder profit.
- •Extensive network of independent member companies provides wide geographical coverage.
- •Specialized focus on dental insurance differentiates it from broader healthcare insurers.
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About Delta Dental
Delta Dental Plans Association is a non-profit organization that provides dental insurance and related services across the United States. It operates through a network of independent member companies, offering a range of dental plans for individuals, families, and employers.
