You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all. Job Description: Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states. At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America. The opportunity: The Project Manager leads business technology projects that support strategic goals, value delivery, or compliance/regulatory requirements. The primary responsibility of this role is to work with business leaders, IT, and subject matter experts to ensure that projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and positioned for success, consistent with DQ PMO guidelines, processes, and business or client expectations. How you will contribute: Lead medium to large-scale project initiatives that include multiple deliverables. Act as a key contact with stakeholders to ensure their needs are met; ensure timeline and deliverables stay on target. Develop and manage strategy sessions, such as brainstorming sessions, with stakeholders and team members to identify actionable business solutions. Seek input from key stakeholders on requirements, leveraging this information to effectively lead and manage the project team and deliverables to successful outcomes. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents. Identify issues and risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive open items to closure. Understand and communicate roles, responsibilities, and expectations with subject matter experts; continually manage expectations and escalate when they are not met. Lead and attend meetings with internal and external customers in a professional and polished manner adhering to company policies. Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the project’s success. Provide clear and concise documentation representing key business decisions and obtain sign-off from stakeholders. Gather information and facilitate retrospectives; use the outcome of the lessons learned to improve processes within PMO methodology, and with business stakeholders. Ensure all deliverables are completed and aligned with the project's requirements, quality expectations, and success metrics. Other duties as needed or required. What you will bring with you: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent. Previous experience in Healthcare or Health Insurance preferred. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership, project management, or client liaison role. Ability to lead and manage resources that do not have a direct reporting relationship. Ability to embrace change and positively influence change in a dynamic working environment. Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage business-related discussions, influence key stakeholders, and drive leaders toward decisions. Skilled in issue management, risk identification, and risk reduction & mitigation. Outstanding listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with all levels of the organization. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects and manage competing priorities. Ability to initiate and drive changes in process, methodology, and other project management-related areas. Demonstrated use of sound and proven project management practices and tools, including MS Office, MS Project, SharePoint, and other business management tools. Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you. 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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S. Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is: Southern California region: $89,000 - $133,500 annually Central California region: $93,900 - $140,900 annually Northern California region: $93,900 - $140,900 annually If you are a Minnesota, Colorado or Nevada resident, the salary range for this position is $85,000 - $127,500 annually If you are an Illinois, Connecticut or Maryland resident, the salary range for this position is $89,000 - $133,500 annually If you are Washington, Washington D.C., and Rhode Island resident, the salary range for this position is $93,900 - $140,900 annually If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $93,900 - $140,900 annually We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits. Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more. At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs. #LI-remote Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation. At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs. For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice. Job Category: Project Management - Process Posting End Date: 14/11/2024 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran Shine together At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers
