IT Applications Manager

divh2IT Applications Manager / h2pBy joining Sedgwick, youll be part of something truly meaningful. Its 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, theres no limit to what you can achieve. / ppNewsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as Americas Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services Insurance / ppstrongPrimary Purpose Of The Role : / strong To provide strategic planning, including product and service development and deployment; to manage software development activities; to coordinate software development activities with corporate management and business sponsors; to provide administrative guidance and controls ensuring availability and productivity; and to monitor, manage and evaluate third party technology vendors, products and services. / ppstrongAre You An Ideal Candidate? / strong We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic. / ppstrongEssential Responsibilities May Include : / strong / pulliDirects assessment, development and deployment of software application development and support services within designated areas of responsibility. / liliCoordinates and collaborates software development and support efforts with IT management and stakeholders, including clients. / liliWorks with implementation and strategic planning to support efficient technology selection, development and deployment for company and client use; serves as senior management liaison with other departments. / liliProvides technology vision and leadership for developing and implementing software development, application support services and vendor management initiatives to improve cost effectiveness, service quality and business development; manages cost-benefit analysis and prioritization change requests. / liliManages and develops software development and vendor management strategic plans within designated areas of responsibility; defines vision for meeting application development and technology support needs; ensures alignment and integration of products and services meet company vision, mission and values. / liliManages budgeting, staffing and colleague development within designated areas of responsibility. / liliManages technology and methodologies including maintenance of current technology, research and development of new technologies, product design and deployment, and evaluation of industry studies and business development support. / liliEnsures confidentiality of corporate and client data. / liliProvides activity reports to IT management for software development, system support, third party vendors, client and prospective clients. / liliSets priorities, establishes goals, ensures deadlines are met, and provides expertise for colleagues and third party vendors within designated areas of responsibility. / li / ulpstrongSupervisory Responsibilities : / strong / pulliAdministers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations. / liliInterviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions. / liliProvides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance. / li / ulpstrongQualifications : / strong Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required. Major in IS or Management preferred. Advanced degree strongly preferred. Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include eight (8) years of systems software development and / or system infrastructure experience, six (6) years of supervisory or project management experience, and experience in claims management. Experience with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation strongly preferred. / ppstrongSkills Knowledge : / strong / pulliExcellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills / liliPC literate, including Microsoft Office products / liliLeadership / management / motivational skills / liliAnalytical and interpretive skills / liliStrong organizational skills / liliExcellent interpersonal and collaboration skills / liliExcellent negotiation skills / liliAbility to work in a team environment / liliAbility to work in a matrixed supervision structure / liliAbility to meet or exceed Performance Competencies / li / ulpstrongTaking Care Of You : / strong / pulliCareer development and promotional growth opportunities. / liliA diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401k, PTO and more. / li / ulpSedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt 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. / p / div