AVP Strategy

AVP Strategy Join to apply for the AVP Strategy role at Sedgwick. 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. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Identifies and leads strategic project planning needs, assignments and prioritization, based on improvement opportunities within the business unit. Identifies business needs, performs cost/benefit analysis, identifies required resources; researches strategic project data, procedures, and history for a thorough understanding of project direction. Generates and analyzes statistical data reports. Develops, prepares and manages strategic project plan through completion and acts as key stakeholder for business unit. Communicates activity progress to involved parties. Coordinates and facilitates strategic project teams; assigns responsibilities to team participants and utilizes influencing skills to drive results. Identifies, researches, and resolves business challenges, analyzes and interprets complex business processes and develops and documents new procedures. Transitions program to management personnel. Engages with and presents project information to senior leaders to gain approval and funding. 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 required. 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 reviews. Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance. Qualifications Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred. Experience Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include five (5) years 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr