Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. United Concordia Dental is seeking a Program Manager responsible for the successful definition, implementation, and delivery of complex programs requiring cross-functional collaboration. The role involves managing project teams, coordinating activities, monitoring progress, and developing risk mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
Responsibilities
- Work with management to assemble project teams and work groups to produce deliverables required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program
- Lead project managers and work group leaders in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined corporate program
- Organize, direct and coordinate cross-functional activities to focus corporate resources on the successful delivery and implementation of the desired results for a defined corporate program and/or strategic initiative
- Work with the executive sponsor of a corporate program (VP or higher), and other management as required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program
- Acquire detailed understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area
- Monitor and evaluate the progress, alignment and financial 'health' of a cross-functional group of projects and related activities which together, constitutes a defined corporate program
- Direct corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the program
- If required - Report to the executive team/sponsor/steering committee on the progress, business impacts and strategies around the program(s)
- Assess risks that might jeopardize successful achievement of the desired results of a program, develop risk mitigation strategies and tactics, and implement risk mitigation plans
- As needed - Partners with procurement to develop and execute strategies related to the service/asset contracts
- As needed - Manages the vendor to the responsibilities outlined in the contract and statement of work
- Other duties as assigned or requested
Skills
- MUST BE A US CITIZEN
- High School Diploma / GED
- 7 -10 years of work experience in project management or 7-10 years of work experience delivering business solutions using information technology
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Technology Management-related area of study
- MBA or Master's Degree in Technology Management-related area of study
- PMP or Certification in Project Management
Company Overview
Group dental insurance is only part of our story. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://unitedconcordia.com.