Senior Data Program Consultant

Delta Dental of California; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base and incentive pay

401(k) with robust matching and non-m…

Rich medical & pharmacy benefits

100% employer-paid dental and vision

Wellbeing program with financial perks

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance and family support

Volunteer opportunities

Employee discount program

Job summary

Delta Dental of California is seeking a Senior Data Program Consultant to oversee a data portfolio, drive enterprise roadmaps, and align cross-domain initiatives with leadership. You will manage agile processes, KPI tracking, and stakeholder communications while coordinating with Scrum Masters and analytics teams.

The role emphasizes data governance, program management, and effective collaboration across multiple data domains to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data analytics and program management.
• 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).
• Expertise in cross-functional team alignment and stakeholder collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for leadership updates.
• Ability to manage large volumes of data with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development and maintenance of a 1-3 year Enterprise Data Program roadmap across all data program areas.
• Lead Agile Theme Review and Planning; create decks and present for approval with analytics teams and leadership.
• Drive cross-domain alignment; ensure roadmaps align; identify and address dependencies.
• Lead enterprise data program communications, including the Consolidated Roadmap and dependencies.
• Own Agile processes for the Data & Analytics CoE, including EPIC creation and prioritization.
• Partner with Scrum Masters to track sprint progress and resolve issues (planning, backlog refinement, prioritization).
• Track and publish Data Program KPIs; manage risks and issues.
• Manage Data Analytics Initiatives; develop project plans and oversee milestones and risks.

Skills

Cross-domain alignment

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Project management

Agile methodologies

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job 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.

• 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.

• 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

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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