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Sedgwick Strategic Project Manager in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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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Strategic Project Manager
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE : 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 RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
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.
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
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. 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.
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