Director of Program Operations driving operational excellence and cross-functional alignment at Delta Dental of Massachusetts. Overseeing vendor relations and continuous improvement initiatives in organizational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise operational planning processes to ensure priorities, resources, and timelines are well-defined and aligned across the organization.
Drive operational efficiency by identifying gaps, optimizing workflows, and improving cross-functional coordination.
Establish and maintain mechanisms that support disciplined execution of business plans and strategic initiatives.
Oversee the development and implementation of performance measurement frameworks, KPIs, and reporting structures.
Partner with senior leaders to track organizational performance, analyze trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
Ensure accountability and transparency around progress toward operational and strategic goals.
Oversee strategic vendor relationships to ensure contractual compliance, performance quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Monitor vendor performance against service level agreements (SLAs) and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Cultivate strong internal partnerships across departments to enhance collaboration, alignment, and shared accountability.
Build and manage strategic external partnerships that support operational, performance, or strategic priorities.
Manage the development and governance of knowledge management systems, ensuring information is organized, accessible, and maintained effectively.
Oversee practices for documentation, information sharing, and process standardization across the organization.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and leading initiatives to enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Operations, Organizational Leadership, or related discipline.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations, program management, performance management, or organizational effectiveness.
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional initiatives and vendor relationships in a complex organization.
Strong background in establishing operational frameworks, performance metrics, and execution systems.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Masters degree (MBA, MPA, or related field) preferred.
Experience in knowledge management, organizational transformation, or healthcare industry preferred.
Familiarity with operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile practices) preferred.
Experience in highly regulated, fast-paced, or service-driven industries preferred.
Benefits
medical, dental, and vision plans
generous time off including PTO
short and long-term disability insurance
competitive 401(k) savings match including financial planning workshops
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