Strategic Project Management

Company: Sedgwick
Location: Naperville
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It's an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It's having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you're someone who cares, there's a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.Great Place to Work -Most Loved Workplace -Forbes Best-in-State EmployerStrategic Project Management**PRIMARY PURPOSE** : To develop and manage strategic project assignments through completion; to lead and direct strategic project teams; to manage and communicate results; to make recommendations to management; and to provide training.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**+ Identifies required resources; researches strategic project data, procedures and history for a thorough understanding of project direction and ROI.+ Generates and analyzes statistical data reports; tracks process of project through completion.+ Ensures effective deployment of strategic project plans.+ Coordinates and facilitates project teams; assigns responsibilities to team participants.+ Communicates activity progress to involved parties.+ Resolves issues that arise, when appropriate.+ Transitions program to management personnel.+ Participates in presentations to clients, prospects and colleagues.+ 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 needed.**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 discussions.+ Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.**QUALIFICATIONS****Education & Licensing**Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.**Experience**Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to include five (5) years project management, office operations management, managed care, insurance-related and/or statistical analysis experience.**Skills & Knowledge**+ Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products+ Leadership/management/motivational skills+ 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**NOTE** **:** Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.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.****Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts**Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing - one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)

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