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Financial Project Manager – Workforce Absence

**PRIMARY PURPOSE** **:** The Financial Project Manager is responsible for completing the implementation of check cutting client programs and ensuring a seamless transition to field operations. This role leads the implementation process for both overpayment recovery and disability payroll check cutting. The primary goal is to deliver an outstanding client experience while leveraging expertise in disability payroll processes and overpayment recovery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Leads all phases of implementation for check cutting and overpayment recovery programs, ensuring successful integration into field operations.

+ Develops comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Ensures projects are executed according to plan and adjusts as necessary to meet changing requirements.

+ Participates in and supports oral presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.

+ Partners with cross-functional teams including Financial Recovery, Disability Payroll, IT, and Client Services to ensure alignment and execution of client objectives. Maintains strong relationships and ensures clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Manages multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are met.

+ Ensures that all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. Conducts regular reviews and implements improvements as needed.

+ Attends regular client implementation meetings to gather and interpret critical data necessary for success.

+ Prepares essential documentation including overpayment questionnaires, check cutting documentation, PSP forms, and fact sheets. Maintains detailed project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and project plans. Provides regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.

+ Facilitates communication between clients and internal departments to ensure clear understanding of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

+ Identifies potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitors project progress and proactively addresses any issues that arise.

+ Serves as a subject matter expert in overpayment recovery, disability payroll systems, and check cutting operations.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Statistics, or Quantitative Analysis. Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) strongly preferred.

Experience

Eight (8) years of related experience to include three (3) years project management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

+ In-depth knowledge of disability and payroll-related procedures, managed care operations, and/or insurance industry practices

+ Advanced project management skills and experience managing complex, multi stakeholder projects

+ Strong analytical and statistical skills with the ability to interpret and apply data

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

+ Analytical and interpretive skills

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Excellent interpersonal skills

+ Excellent negotiating skills

+ Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports

+ 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.

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