Job Location : Knoxville,TN, USA
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Project Manager
**PRIMARY PURPOSE** : To develop and manage project assignments through completion; to communicate results; to make recommendations to management; and to provide training.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Identifies required resources; researches project data, procedures and history for a thorough understanding of project direction.
+ Generates and analyzes statistical data reports.
+ Develops, prepares and manages project plan through completion.
+ Communicates activity progress to involved parties.
+ Resolves issues that arise involving client, when appropriate.
+ Transitions program to management personnel.
+ Participates in oral presentations.
+ 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.
**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**
Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) 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
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.**
**Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts**
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing - one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (