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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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VP Operations

Our teams connect! We collaborate onsite and have a hybrid work arrangement. All candidates must live near one of our centers of excellence:

**Dubuque, IA** : 4141 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002

**Cedar Rapids, IA** : 333 1st Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401

**Coralville, IA:** 3273 Ridgeway Drive Coralville IA 52241

**Dublin, OH** : 5500 Glendon Court Dublin OH 43016

**New Albany, OH** : 7795 Walton Parkway New Albany, OH 43054

**Chicago, IL :** 175 W. Jackson Blvd. 12th Fl. Chicago IL 60604

**Indianapolis, IN:** 8909 Purdue Road Suite 501 Indianapolis, IN 46268

**Irving, TX** : 2201 W. Royal Lane Suite 125 Irving, TX 75063

**Memphis, TN :** 8125 Sedgwick Way, Memphis TN 38125

**Southfield, MI** : 300 Galleria Officentre Southfield MI 48034

**Orlando, FL :** 12650 Ingenuity Dr Orlando FL 32826

**Eden Prairie, MN** : 11000 Prairie Lakes Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344

**West Hills, CA** : 8521 Fallbrook Ave West Hills, CA 91304

**PRIMARY PURPOSE** **:** To be responsible for the technical and operational functions for multiple offices, including direct operational responsibility where the manager resides; to handle the staffing and training needs within assigned offices, as well as staff development, career and succession planning; and to be responsible for budget preparation and profit and loss management for assigned office(s). Has direct and indirect responsibility for 300 or more colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Oversees overall operations management for all locations/offices within an area.

+ Establishes and ensures compliance to best practices, claims management services standards, state regulations, and client service requirements.

+ Establishes business plan with goals and objectives for the area and locations/offices.

+ Monitors and takes appropriate action on management reports relating to the area/office performance.

+ Assists with the coordination of sales and client service efforts.

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. CPCU, ARM, AIM, and/or AIC certifications preferred. Licenses as required.

Experience

Ten (10) years Workforce Absence claims management experience or or equivalent combination of experience and education including five (5) years supervisory experience.

Skills & Knowledge

+ Strong technical claims knowledge

+ 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.

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com