Senior Data Program Consultant

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Data Analytics

Location:

Oakland, CA, United States;
Rancho Cordova, CA, United States;
San Francisco, CA, United States;
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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.
Qualifications4+ 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

Responsibilities 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.

About the organization
At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable,…