Senior Project Manager

Project ManagerDelta 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.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.Partners with clients and key stakeholders to define requirements, establish priorities and commit to realistic delivery dates.Oversees complete project lifecycle planning, risk resolution and progress reporting for audiences up to the executive level.Directs implementation teams to achieve rigorous standards for quality, service excellence and operational efficiency.Leads cross-regional, cross-functional teams (IT and business unit areas) to develop/implement new business initiatives.Ensures team execution directly aligns with business plan objectives and corporate strategy.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.Serves as a key partner to senior management in shaping strategic direction and guiding major initiatives.Aligns cross-departmental capabilities to deliver seamless solutions for internal and external customers.Facilitates the integration of new products into existing or new business operations.Drives end-to-end project development including feasibility assessment, ROI modeling, requirements gathering, design, rollout and support.Keeps abreast of all system enhancements and changes that impact the implementation efforts and communicates impacts to the implementation team and management, as appropriate.Ensures process compliance with corporate implementation strategies and initiatives (policies, procedures, and tools).Coordinates end-to-end operational workstreams impacted by new product launches.Recommends means to control expenses and increase profitability.Navigates high-complexity, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities, consistently driving progress toward strategic goals.Exceptional project management leadership and driving successful business outcomes.Possesses deep expertise in end-to-end project management lifecycles and industry standard tools.Proactively designs and implements original solutions in ambiguous situations where established procedures do not exist.Partners effectively across departments to solve complex organizational challenges and implement changes.Collaborates directly with senior management to resolve critical, high level project roadblocks.Demonstrates superior communication and conflict resolution abilities to build consensus across diverse teams.Exercises strong judgement to make independent decisions and take decisive action on initiatives that directly impact strategic priorities.Minimum of seven (7) years of project management experienceFive (5) years of managing increasingly complex projectsDemonstrated leadership skillsBachelor's degree in business or related fieldKnowledge of dental and/or health insuranceExperience managing projects in a healthcare environmentProject Management Profession (PMP) and/or Six Sigma CertificatesMinimal travel requirementsWeight lifting requirements up to 20 poundsSedentary work: prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation while working at a computerReports to: Director, PMO and Vendor RelationshipsDirectly manages: NoneInternal relationships: All business units, including senior managementExternal relationships: Existing and new corporate partners, customers and vendorsBenefits 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 $116,000 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 Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities