IT Project Management Advisor, Sr. Job Opening at Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc in Memphis, TN

Providing both satisfying and challenging work along with a highly professional and friendly work atmosphere, Sedgwick has a strong commitment to its colleagues and its clients. If you are seeking place where you can do great things for those whose lives you touch while maximizing your own career possibilities, Sedgwick is the place for you. As the largest and most innovative Third Party Administrator in the claims industry and the first and only TPA to receive both recognition as the Best TPA in America and the coveted Employer of Choice designation, we invite you to come be a part of our team and, "Claim Your Future."

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop and manage project assignments through completion; to lead and direct project teams; to communicate results; to make recommendations to management; and to provide training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Identifies required resources; researches project data, procedures and history for a thorough understanding of project direction.
2. Generates and analyzes statistical data reports.
3. Develops, prepares and manages project plan through completion.
4. Coordinates and facilitates project teams; assigns responsibilities to team participants.
5. Communicates activity progress to involved parties.
6. Resolves issues that arise involving client, when appropriate.
7. Prepares and distributes minutes of meetings.
8. Transitions program to management personnel.
9. Participates in oral presentations.
10. Develops and provides training to management and colleagues as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other duties as assigned.
2. Supports the organization's quality program(s).
3. Travels as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
2. Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
3. Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Baccalaureate degree with major in Business Administration, Statistics, or Quantitative Analysis from an accredited college or university preferred. Computer Sciences courses preferred.

Experience
Nine (9) years of related experience required to include four (4) years project management, office operations management, managed care, insurance-related and/or statistical analysis experience. Supervisory experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of related field procedures or insurance-related procedures and/or managed care systems and operations
• Strong knowledge of project management
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis
• 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 interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• 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

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