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 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 responsibility for the design, testing, planning and implementation of complex business and technical 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 Responsible for the delivery of all phases of a project: initiation, planning, execution, and closureFacilitates initial discussions with key business partners to establish project priorities, identify success criteria and set target completion datesManages an implementation team of cross-regional, cross-functional teams to develop/implement/integrate new business initiatives or operationsAligns teams to ensure the project meets the goals of the business planCreates project plans, manages risks and issues, reports progress, and delivers quality projects within specified timeframes while also establishing service and efficiency objectivesKeeps abreast of changes that impact scope and work efforts and communicates impacts to the implementation team and management, as appropriateWorks with other process areas to manage end-to-end configuration activities; i.e. high-level process work, as impacted by new business or productEnsures process compliance with corporate implementation strategies and initiatives (policies, procedures, and tools)Other duties as assigned 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. Required: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to work effectively and efficiently toward goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple and changing demandsKnown for effective project management leadershipThorough knowledge of project management methodologies, phases, techniques and toolsIdentifies, develops, and initiates innovations and solutions where precedents and procedures may not existWorks cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changesWorks with senior management to resolve complex problemsDemonstrates superior inter-personal skills, conflict resolution and negotiating skillsRegularly makes decisions and takes independent action on matters directly affecting strategic goalsFamiliar with software testing approaches and test automation tools Required: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of three (3) years of project management experienceExperience leading complex implementations, including multiple application integration challengesDemonstrated leadership skills Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business or related field2 years managing projects in a health care environmentPMP certification preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Travel Requirements: MinimalWeight Lifting Requirements: up to 20 lbs.Sedentary Work: Prolonged periods of sitting at a work station while working at a computer RELATIONSHIPS Reports To: Director of PMO and Vendor Relations Directly Manages: NoneInternal Relationships: All business unitsExternal 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 https://www.deltadentalmn.org/employee-benefit-packages for more information. The starting salary range for this position is between $74,000 and $92,500 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)