Associate Director Project Manager DentaQuest
Associate Director Project Manager DentaQuest
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$ 108600 - 162900
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Job Description
You are as unique as your background experience and point of view. Here youll be encouraged empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues experts in their fields who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals families and communities around the world.
DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomesbased costeffective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP Medicare Advantage small and large businesses and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all.
Job Description:
Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.
At Sun Life we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for ourClients.We understand the value of diverse cultures perspectives and identities and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work.Every dayyoull be empowered and challengedbyworking withdynamic colleaguesto find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.
The opportunity:
The Associate Director Senior Project Manager heads largescale and complex projects including new business implementations (NBIs) maintaining business growth. The Senior Project Manager may be asked to participate in or manage unique or highprofile business initiatives. The Senior PM liaises between the external client and stakeholders from multiple business and IT functions. This person manages the project team ensures seamless and timely of all deliverables and keeps the strategic goals front and center throughout the process.
The Senior PM must possess and demonstrate exceptional communication and facilitation skills and effectively manage competing priorities. Additionally they must demonstrate an ability to motivate team members drive change and facilitate problemsolving discussions to oversee the implementation and operational readiness teams effectively. This is an individual contributor role with no directreport employees.
How you will contribute:
Spearhead highprofile complex business implementations and unique business initiatives across the Enterprise.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with functional heads senior leaders and other key stakeholders to gain the crossfunctional/workstream aid needed to drive successful projects
Act as a key contact with clients and stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and that timelines and deliverables stay on target.
Spearhead and attend meetings (in person and/or via teleconference) with internal and external customers in a professional and polished manner.
Utilize data and professional experience to recommend and influence business and technology choices positively.
Question the status quo and encourage innovative thinking for implementing unique new business opportunities.
Drive the teams to execute the plan escalate to stakeholders and leadership when needed; secure necessary approvals; ensure judgements are made in a timely fashion
Work with other program & project managers to identify and comprehend interdependencies risks and issues; build mitigation plans.
Develop and manage strategy sessions such as brainstorming sessions with client/business/IT and other team members to identify actionable business solutions.
Understand and communicate roles responsibilities and expectations with subject matter experts; continually manage expectations and escalate when they are not met.
Provide clear and concise documentation representing key business outcomes and obtain stakeholder signoff.
Gather information and facilitate Lessons Learned reviews
Other duties as needed or required.
What you will bring with you:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
8 years experience in a leadership project management or client liaison role or demonstrated performance heading up largescale complex highvisibility projects or implementations.
PMP Certified preferred
Previous experience in Healthcare or Health Insurance preferred
Experience in endtoend product launches or business implementations and technical projects.
Entrepreneurial and solo but also a collaborator and valued team player.
Proven experience managing expectations and managing crossfunctional teams and resources that do not have direct reporting relationships.
Knowledge of managing business projects and concepts through project management practices.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks with multipule timelines; and works well under pressure.
Excellent listening written and oral communication skills with all levels of the organization.
Process oriented; focused on standardization streamlining and implementation of best practices.
Ability to embrace change and positively influence change in a dynamic working environment.
Demonstrated use of sound and proven project management practices and tools including MS Office MS Project SmartSheet SharePoint and other business management tools.
Attend additional training as requested/deemed necessary.
Do you see yourself in this role even if you havent checked all the boxes above We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting we would love to hear from you.
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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your wellbeing mental physical and financial including generous vacation and sick time marketleading paid family parental and adoption leave a partiallypaid sabbatical program medical plans company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employerpaid match as well as an employerfunded retirement account
A flexible work environment with a friendly caring collaborative and inclusive culture
Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S.
Named as a Top 10 employer by the Boston Globes Top Places to Work two years running
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Salary Range: $108600 $162900
At our company we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills qualifications experience education and geographic location. In addition to your base salary this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S. helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter for our customers partners and communities. Join our talented diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife/us to learn more.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
