Director of Operations Strategy; General Liability

Position: Director of Operations Strategy (General Liability)
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Director of Operations Strategy (General Liability)

** PRIMARY PURPOSE** :
To provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Target General Liability program by aligning operational execution, client service delivery, analytics, and program initiatives to support high-quality claim outcomes, operational excellence, and long-term client partnership success.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES*
* + Provides strategic leadership and oversight for a Large National Client program across both operational execution and client service delivery

+ Directly oversees the GL Non-Litigation Claims Manager and GL Litigation Supervisor to ensure alignment across litigated and non-litigated operations

+ Leads operational performance management activities including claim quality, inventory management, cycle time, litigation trends, and financial outcomes

+ Oversees client stewardship, operational reporting, analytics, and presentation of program performance and strategic initiatives

+ Partners with client stakeholders and internal operational leadership to develop, implement, and monitor program improvement initiatives

+ Translates operational and financial data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations to improve claim outcomes and operational effectiveness

+ Serves as the primary coordination point between operations, analytics, client stakeholders, and executive leadership to ensure consistent execution of program objectives

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Supports the organization's quality program(s).

+ Travels as required.

** SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES*
* + Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.

+ Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

+ Provides cross-functional leadership and operational coordination across GL operational and support teams.

** QUALIFICATIONS*
* ** Education & Licensing:
** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. CPCU, ARM, AIM, and/or AIC certifications preferred. Licenses as required.

** Experience** :
Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include seven (7) years of claims management experience and four (4) years of supervisory experience.

** Skills & Knowledge*
* + Thorough knowledge of General Liability claims management practices and operational leadership principles

+ Strong operational leadership and organizational management skills

+ Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills

+ Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

+ Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills

+ Strong understanding of operational analytics and performance management

+ Ability to interpret operational and financial data and communicate actionable insights

+ Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment

+ Strong client partnership and strategic collaboration skills

+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products and reporting platforms

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-driven environment

** 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

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