Strategic Project Manager

Strategic Project Manager

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.

• Identify and lead strategic project planning needs, assignments and prioritization, based on improvement opportunities within the business unit.
• Identify business needs, perform cost/benefit analysis, identify required resources; research strategic project data, procedures, and history for a thorough understanding of project direction.
• Generate and analyze statistical data reports.
• Develop, prepare and manage strategic project plan through completion and act as key stakeholder for the business unit.
• Communicate activity progress to involved parties.
• Coordinate and facilitate strategic project teams; assign responsibilities to team participants and utilize influencing skills to drive results.
• Identify, research, and resolve business challenges, analyze and interpret complex business processes and develop and document new procedures.
• Transition program to management personnel.
• Engage with and present project information to senior leaders to gain approval and funding.
• Develop and provide training to management and colleagues as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the organization's quality program(s).
• Travel as required.

• Administer company personnel policies in all areas and follow company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Provide support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Ten (10) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required, including five (5) years of 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 expectations.

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Physical:
Computer keyboarding, travel as required.

Auditory/Visual:
Hearing, vision, and talking.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.