Manager, Project Management Office

Are you passionate about leading teams through growth and change? As an organizational change leader, you will be responsible for a portfolio of projects that move Delta Dental of Washington (DDWA) forward in its vision for all people to enjoy good oral and overall health, with no one left behind. You will evaluate and solve difficult problems that impact the overall success using logical and analytical problem-solving skills.

This role provides leadership on enterprise level programs and large-scale corporate projects, while also providing direct management of a Project Manager and a Business Systems Analyst. The successful candidate will strive to increase the effectiveness of the DDWA PMO's processes and toolsets by collaborating with business partners, team members, other PMO resources, and staff to find opportunities to continuously improve throughput.

As Manager, PMO, you will empower project teams by building morale and trust to support project implementations, overcome constraints, mitigate risks, and maintain leadership alignment while also leading complex, large-scale programs.

At Delta Dental of Washington our vision is that all people can enjoy good oral and overall health, with no one left behind. We succeed because of a shared commitment to a set of values that guide everything we do - for our customers, for our communities, and for each other. We are Accountable. We lean in with Courage. We stay Curious.

We are Inclusive. We act with Integrity.

We offer a highly competitive medical, dental and vision plans as well offering a generous 401k match and all employees start accruing vacation and sick time from their very first day. We empower employee development through our tuition reimbursement plan, professional development plans, and employee-led communities.

The pay range for this position in Western Washington varies between$ - $ and for Eastern Washington varies between $87,500.00- $ Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and Tri Forza Corp. intends to offer the selected candidate a base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay will also be adjusted based on the candidate's geographic location.

Essential Responsibilities include the following: The list of responsibilities listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and Tri Forza reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or without notice.

• Develop organizational change strategies, communication plans, risk mitigation, and facilitate decisions in coordination with Sr. Leadership.
• Work closely with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and project managers to plan and develop scope, results, timing, and resource plans.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with technical and non-technical individuals from Tri Forza product and PMO teams, Vendors, Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), and business partners.
• Work with project managers and key partners from across Washington Dental Service to identify, analyze, evaluate, and overcome risks, impacts and opportunities across multiple projects within the organization; ensure the health and success of projects and assigned programs.
• Align anticipated program and project outcomes with broader organizational goals and initiatives; "big picture thinking".
• Serve as an inspirational leader who attracts and retains talent, creates high levels of energy and motivation throughout challenges and obstacles.
• Oversee the daily operations of the PMO team, build engagement, identify development needs, and provide stretch opportunities, mentor and coach team through talent and skill development.
• Lead and manage complex projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and timelines.
• Directly oversee project planning, execution, and closing activities, including scope definition, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes,…