IT Development Manager - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Telecommuter, MO
About the Job
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
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IT Development Manager
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To manage activities associated with software development in a business environment; to be responsible for management and development activities for a group, section or product; and to be responsible for feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, and the establishment and implementation of applications, systems and programs.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? 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.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Manages software development team(s) and activities associated with project development/implementation as assigned.
- Assists in projecting software and hardware requirements across multiple platforms and technologies; displays strong depth of knowledge in specific business subject areas.
- Responsible for feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, and the establishment and implementation of new or revised applications, systems and programs.
- Consults with and directs colleagues in other information systems sections to coordinate activities.
- Prepares and provides activity and progress reports to management regarding the activities of the applications systems and programming section.
- Manages development colleagues including answering questions, setting priorities, establishing goals and meeting deadlines.
- Responsible for managing timely deliverables for assigned projects, including serving in role of project manager as assigned; ensures all projects follow Sedgwick software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Defines projects through research and discussions or meetings with corporate management, business partners and clients.
- Monitors and maintains data integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ten (10) years of related experience required to include seven (7) years of systems and development experience and three (3) years supervisory or project management experience required.
- Complex project experience, database knowledge, front and back end exposure.
- Progress Knowledge a plus.
TAKING CARE OF YOU
- Career development and promotional growth opportunities
- A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more
Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include –
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines
NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification with instructions and a link to complete a recorded video interview. Upon completion and submission of the video interview, a recruiter will be in touch.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.