Senior Project Manager

COMPANY INFORMATION

Delta Dental of Minnesota is the largest regional provider of dental benefits, passionately serving over 7,000 Minnesota and North Dakota-based purchasing groups and 4.5 million members nationwide. We provide a work environment that engages each individual while encouraging growth and professional development. We are proud to be named a Top Workplace employer for several consecutive years and value our team members for building this reputation.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for managing significant, company-wide projects by applying professional project management principles, practices, and techniques to lead project teams and control project schedule, cost, and performance risks. This role has ultimate responsibility for the design, testing, planning and implementation of complex projects to meet the goals and priorities of the organization.

This position will be with Stratacor, an affiliate of Delta Dental of Minnesota.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment authorization at this time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Partners with clients and key stakeholders to define requirements, establish priorities and commit to realistic delivery dates.
2. Oversees complete project lifecycle planning, risk resolution and progress reporting for audiences up to the executive level.
3. Directs implementation teams to achieve rigorous standards for quality, service excellence and operational efficiency.
4. Leads cross-regional, cross-functional teams (IT and business unit areas) to develop/implement new business initiatives.
5. Ensures team execution directly aligns with business plan objectives and corporate strategy.
6. Coordinates efforts with other members of the management team in developing short and long-term plans and goals that result in high performance and customer service.
7. Serves as a key partner to senior management in shaping strategic direction and guiding major initiatives.
8. Aligns cross-departmental capabilities to deliver seamless solutions for internal and external customers.
9. Facilitates the integration of new products into existing or new business operations.
10. Drives end-to-end project development including feasibility assessment, ROI modeling, requirements gathering, design, rollout and support.
11. Keeps abreast of all system enhancements and changes that impact the implementation efforts and communicates impacts to the implementation team and management, as appropriate.
12. Ensures process compliance with corporate implementation strategies and initiatives (policies, procedures, and tools).
13. Coordinates end-to-end operational workstreams impacted by new product launches.
14. Recommends means to control expenses and increase profitability.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required:

1. Navigates high-complexity, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities, consistently driving progress toward strategic goals.
2. Exceptional project management leadership and driving successful business outcomes.
3. Possesses deep expertise in end-to-end project management lifecycles and industry standard tools.
4. Proactively designs and implements original solutions in ambiguous situations where established procedures do not exist.
5. Partners effectively across departments to solve complex organizational challenges and implement changes.
6. Collaborates directly with senior management to resolve critical, high level project roadblocks.
7. Demonstrates superior communication and conflict resolution abilities to build consensus across diverse teams.
8. Exercises strong judgement to make independent decisions and take decisive action on initiatives that directly impact strategic priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

1. Minimum of seven (7) years of project management experience
2. Five (5) years of managing increasingly complex projects
3. Demonstrated leadership skills

Preferred:

1. Bachelor's degree in business or related field
2. Knowledge of dental and/or health insurance
3. Experience managing projects in a healthcare environment
4. Project Management Profession (PMP) and/or Six Sigma Certificates

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Travel Requirements: Minimal
2. Weight Lifting Requirements: up to 20 pounds
3. Sedentary Work: Prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation while working at a computer

RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports To: Director, PMO and Vendor Relationships
2. Directly Manages: None
3. Internal Relationships: All business units, including senior management
4. External Relationships: Existing and new corporate partners, customers and vendors

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Benefits for this position include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; disability coverage, flexible spending plans, a 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays. Visit for more information.

The starting salary range for this position is between $93,000 and $116,00 annually. Salary offers will typically be made in the listed range. The Company takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including merit process and internal pay alignment when determining the salary for potential new team member's. In compliance with state and federal regulations, a potential new team member's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)