By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
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**PRIMARY PURPOSE** **:** To develop and manage strategic project assignments through completion; to lead and direct strategic project teams; to communicate results; to make recommendations to management; and to provide training.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Identifies and leads strategic project planning needs, assignments and prioritization, based on improvement opportunities within the business unit.
+ Identifies business needs, performs cost/benefit analysis, identifies required resources; researches strategic project data, procedures, and history for a thorough understanding of project direction.
+ Generates and analyzes statistical data reports.
+ Develops, prepares and manages strategic project plan through completion and acts as key stakeholder for business unit.
+ Communicates activity progress to involved parties.
+ Coordinates and facilitates strategic project teams; assigns responsibilities to team participants and utilizes influencing skills to drive results
+ Identifies, researches, and resolves business challenges, analyzes and interprets complex business processes and develops and documents new procedures
+ Transitions program to management personnel
+ Engages with and presents project information to senior leaders to gain approval and funding.
+ Develops and provides training to management and colleagues as needed.
**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Supports the organization's quality program(s).
+ Travels as required.
**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
+ Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance reviews.
+ Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education & Licensing**
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
**Experience**
Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include five (5) years project management, claims operation management, managed care, insurance-related and/or statistical analysis experience.
**Skills & Knowledge**
+ Thorough knowledge of project management and protocol
+ Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
+ Analytical and interpretive skills
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Excellent negotiation skills
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ Ability to work independently
+ Ability to work in a team environment
+ Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
**Mental** **:** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
**Physical** **:** Computer keyboarding, travel as required
**Auditory/Visual** **:** Hearing, vision and talking
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
**If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.**
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**