Senior Data Program Consultant

Delta Dental of California Inc.

Oakland, CA
11 days ago

$92,500–$200,400 Per Year

Highlights

Manage Request Intake Process by leading Central Intake meetings, ensuring intake tickets are processed, triaged, routed, overseeing intake ticket backlogs, and act as business owner of the Central Intake dashboard. The Senior Data Program Consultant is responsible at a data portfolio level for ensuring the execution of development activities and that the resulting data products and solutions meet the goals of the data program and our stakeholders.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Oakland, CA
Industry	Healthcare Services
Salary	$92,500–$200,400 Per Year
Company Size	2,500 to 4,999 employees
Website	https://www.deltadentalins.com/

Description

The Senior Data Program Consultant is responsible at a data portfolio level for ensuring the execution of development activities and that the resulting data products and solutions meet the goals of the data program and our stakeholders. Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

Competitive base and incentive pay
401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

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4+ years of experience w/Bachelor's degree
Experience in data analytics and program management required
Comprehensive understanding of enterprise data programs and data governance principles
Strong familiarity with Agile methodologies, processes, and tools (e.g., EPIC creation, sprint planning, backlog refinement)
Knowledge of data analytics frameworks, KPIs, and performance metrics tracking
Expertise in cross-functional team alignment and stakeholder collaboration
Understanding of enterprise-wide communication strategies and tools for project updates and status reporting
Excellent project and time management skills
Superb written and verbal communication skills, including ability to create and deliver presentations to leadership and stakeholders
Skillful at fostering cross-domain partnerships and building consensus among diverse teams
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Ability to handle large volumes of data while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.

Pay Grade 22. $92,500 - $200,400

Facilitate the development and maintenance of a 1-3 year Enterprise Data Program roadmap of key initiatives across all data program areas.
Lead activities related to the Agile Theme Review and Planning process. Create Theme and Planning decks by working with Analytics Consultants, reviewing with appropriate data team members, stakeholders, and leadership, and present decks for approval.
Drive cross-domain/product alignment across Enterprise Data Program initiatives. Work with data team members to ensure alignment between data product/domain/portfolio roadmaps and the Enterprise Data Program roadmap, and identify and address dependencies.
Lead enterprise data program communication efforts to ensure awareness of our initiatives and status. This includes the Enterprise Data Program Consolidated Roadmap and cross-functional dependencies (internal and external to Enterprise Data Program).
Owner of Agile processes and activities for the Data & Analytics CoE - including EPIC creation and oversight of Feature Prioritization & Story completion.
Partner with Scrum Masters to track sprint progress and identify and resolve any issues for: Sprint planning, backlog refinement, and backlog prioritization.
Tracking and monitoring of Data Program KPIs: Collect and publish quarterly updates and document and track any issues/risks.
Manage Request Intake Process by leading Central Intake meetings, ensuring intake tickets are processed, triaged, routed, overseeing intake ticket backlogs, and act as business owner of the Central Intake dashboard.
Manage Data Analytics Initiatives. As needed, lead specific enterprise data initiatives: Develop project plan, ensure tasks and milestones are on track, and manage issues/risks.
Facilitate the development and maintenance of a 1-3 year Enterprise Data Program roadmap of key initiatives across all data program areas.
Lead activities related to the Agile Theme Review and Planning process. Create Theme and Planning decks by working with Analytics Consultants, reviewing with appropriate data team members, stakeholders, and leadership, and present decks for approval.
Drive cross-domain/product alignment across Enterprise Data Program initiatives. Work with data team members to ensure alignment between data product/domain/portfolio roadmaps and the Enterprise Data Program roadmap, and identify and address dependencies.
Lead enterprise data program communication efforts to ensure awareness of our initiatives and status. This includes the Enterprise Data Program Consolidated Roadmap and cross-functional dependencies (internal and external to Enterprise Data Program).
Owner of Agile processes and activities for the Data & Analytics CoE - including EPIC creation and oversight of Feature Prioritization & Story completion.
Partner with Scrum Masters to track sprint progress and identify and resolve any issues for: Sprint planning, backlog refinement, and backlog prioritization.
Tracking and monitoring of Data Program KPIs: Collect and publish quarterly updates and document and track any issues/risks.
Manage Request Intake Process by leading Central Intake meetings, ensuring intake tickets are processed, triaged, routed, overseeing intake ticket backlogs, and act as business owner of the Central Intake dashboard.
Manage Data Analytics Initiatives. As needed, lead specific enterprise data initiatives: Develop project plan, ensure tasks and milestones are on track, and manage issues/risks.

Benefits

Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts

About Company

Delta Dental covers more Americans than any other dental benefits provider. As an employee you’ll take part in our mission to become the trusted health partner by collaborating with our communities and employees to reimagine and deliver new possibilities in an ever-changing environment. Our Enterprise Strategy focuses on pillars of Growth and Diversification, supported by the platforms of Culture and People, Process and Technology.

Our strategy is only as strong as the people who execute it. We’re hiring individuals that are not just right for today but also for our future. Delta Dental leaders optimistically share future possibilities to inspire and motivate others toward their full potential. We’ve built a foundation of high-trust by treating all people with dignity, making and keeping commitments and consistently striving to do the right thing. As we are working through transformation, we ask employees to find ways to embrace positive change, challenge the status quo to be curious and provide solutions to unmet problems. Joining Delta Dental means joining a culture focused on fostering development, building genuine connections, recognizing each other’s strengths and sharing in successes.

We are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 74 million people in the U.S. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental Insurance Company, together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation’s largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering 33 million enrollees. All of our companies are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country.

Delta Dental provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.