IT Project Management Specialist

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IT Project Management Specialist

PRIMARY PURPOSE : Manages software development projects associated with Sedgwick's Client Facing Applications (viaOne, mySedgwick and ~~~). The project manager is responsible for organizing, defining, and overseeing all facets of the project ensuring timely completion of defined scope meeting project stakeholder expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with project stakeholders (clients, business, and IT representatives) to define and document project scope and objectives

• Prepares detailed project plans/schedules to monitor and track progress through completion.

• Manages changes to project scope using appropriate verification/approval techniques

• Performs issue and risk management and escalates to management as needed

• Ensures all assigned projects are delivered with agreed scope and objectives, on time and within the budgeted level of effort allocated for the assigned project.

• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation as required by established standards set by the IT governance office.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree with major in Business Administration, Statistics, or Quantitative Analysis from an accredited college or university preferred. Computer Sciences courses preferred.

Experience

Six (6) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required two (2) years of general business experience with emphasis on data analysis or planning.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of claims management business and technology

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Strong knowledge of project management

• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)

• Experience managing cross functional team projects

• Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages in the SDLC

• Strong familiarity with project scheduling tools and methods

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel)

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to define, manage to and meet timelines

• Ability to manage several competing priorities simultaneously

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible, able to quickly adjust to changes in priorities

• Highly versatile, quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments

• Analytical and interpretive skills

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 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.

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