Project Manager
Project Manager
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Job Description
Culture rules at Delta Dental. Its key to our becoming the leading dental benefits carrier in the state reaching over 500000 Idahoans with our dental plans and community outreach programs. Were small on ego and big on grins. Youll see us involved in community events and Did you make someone smile today on our To-Do lists. Our employees have the opportunity to make a difference in peoples lives while working in an environment full of challenge collaboration flexibility and industry-leading growth potential. Join our team committed to better oral health for all Idahoans.
At Delta Dental of Idaho The Project Manager plays a key role in shaping and defining the companys project roadmap and oversees and manages all aspects of projects. This position works closely with stakeholders from all departments to successfully deliver new products and services implement new technology solutions and oversees activities and initiatives that help the company achieve its strategic objectives.
Essential Functions
- Lead all phases of strategic projects including in-house developed and third-party software infrastructure upgrades and system integrations.
- Ensure that Project Management Office (PMO) projects are properly scoped documented and managed according to our defined methodology.
- Ensure that the business priorities of project stakeholders are fully understood and appropriately represented/considered in all planning design and delivery activities.
- Ensure that project objectives budgets and success criteria are clearly defined and achieved.
- Report progress on projects in PMO meetings and via other communication channels.
- Negotiate prioritization of projects with project sponsors and the Senior Leadership Team to develop the PMO Roadmap.
- Work closely with leadership to ensure department roadmaps align the PMO Project Roadmap.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the organizations mission vision core values code of ethics and compliance/security standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge Skills. and Abilities
- 3 years of experience as an IT Project Manager Business Analyst or Product Manager.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field is preferred.
- Proven experience managing full project lifecycles in Agile Scrum and/or Waterfall environments.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure software development and system implementation.
- PMP or Agile certification preferred.
- Experience in the health care or insurance field and a working understanding of pertinent federal regulations such as HIPAA preferred.
- Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.
- Ability to influence others and appropriately manage escalated issues.
- Proficiency in project management tools as well as Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint and Visio.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Sitting/Standing (alternatively) continuously.
- Extensive keyboard use--repetitive hand motion.
- Skill/ability related to comprehension organization problem solving reasoning/decision-making and communication with significant impact on the department and the organization.
Benefits
Delta Dental of Idaho offers a competitive benefits plan including:
- Medical dental and vision
- 401K with up to 6% company contribution
- Generous PTO and up to 9 paid holidays
- Community Service Time
- Flexible schedule and 1/2 day Fridays
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Casual dress code
- ...and more!
Our Culture
DDID seeks to provide a positive workplace where employees are treated with respect and all are accountable for living our values and Code of Ethics while empowered to help the organization succeed in achieving its mission and vision.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Individuals that may need assistance with the applicant or interview process may contact human resources ator by phone: .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
