VP Program Management

Sedgwick; Dubuque (IA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Vice President of Program Management to lead complex enterprise initiatives across multiple business units. This role requires directing governance, coordinating interdependent workstreams, and delivering outcomes with disciplined execution.

The position emphasizes collaboration with senior leadership, setting strategic plans, and driving risk-aware decisions while maintaining cost controls and timelines.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in program management, transformation, strategy execution, operations, consulting, or related enterprise leadership roles.
• Experience leading complex initiatives involving multiple functions and interconnected workstreams.
• Experience working directly with senior executives and functional leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with disciplined execution and results orientation.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.
• Demonstrated experience establishing governance and execution frameworks.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and actions.
• Experience working across business and technology organizations.

Responsibilities

• Establish the structure and operating rhythm necessary to advance complex enterprise initiatives.
• Coordinate multiple interrelated projects and workstreams to ensure collective delivery against program objectives.
• Maintain focus on intended business outcomes and proactively adjust priorities and approach as program needs evolve.
• Drive disciplined execution and accountability across program participants.
• Manage dependencies across business units, functions, IT teams, vendors, and enterprise stakeholders.
• Identify gaps in ownership and facilitate resolution before they impact program outcomes.
• Bring together the right stakeholders to resolve issues, make decisions, and advance the initiative.
• Ensure individual projects and workstreams remain aligned with overall program objectives.
• Leads staff in achieving project objectives, timelines and cost.
• Identifies required resources and researches project data, procedures, and history for a thorough understanding of project direction.
• Establishes strategic project plans with goals, objectives and budgets.
• Prepare executive-level updates emphasizing outcomes, decisions, risks, and required actions rather than activity reporting.
• Develop and maintain an integrated view of program health, dependencies, risks, and critical decisions.
• Identify emerging risks and barriers early and drive appropriate mitigation.
• Escalate issues requiring executive intervention with clear options, implications, and recommendations.
• Ensure decisions translate into accountable action.
• Share best practices across the Program Management team and support development of Project Managers and other transformation resources.
• Participates in oral presentations to senior leadership and executive to gain commitment and support on go-forward strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Budget & governance

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Team building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, or project management

MBA preferred

PMP/PgMP/MSP Lean Six Sigma or similar credentials

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Telecommuter IA

R77485

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 Program Management

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Establish the structure and operating rhythm necessary to advance complex enterprise initiatives.




• Coordinate multiple interrelated projects and workstreams to ensure collective delivery against program objectives.




• Maintain focus on intended business outcomes and proactively adjust priorities and approach as program needs evolve.




• Drive disciplined execution and accountability across program participants.




• Manage dependencies across business units, functions, IT teams, vendors, and enterprise stakeholders.




• Identify gaps in ownership and facilitate resolution before they impact program outcomes.




• Bring together the right stakeholders to resolve issues, make decisions, and advance the initiative.




• Ensure individual projects and workstreams remain aligned with overall program objectives.




• Leads staff in achieving project objectives, timelines and cost.




• Identifies required resources and researches project data, procedures, and history for a thorough understanding of project direction.




• Establishes strategic project plans with goals, objectives and budgets.




• Prepare executive-level updates emphasizing outcomes, decisions, risks, and required actions rather than activity reporting.




• Develop and maintain an integrated view of program health, dependencies, risks, and critical decisions.




• Identify emerging risks and barriers early and drive appropriate mitigation.




• Escalate issues requiring executive intervention with clear options, implications, and recommendations.




• Ensure decisions translate into accountable action.




• Share best practices across the Program Management team and support development of Project Managers and other transformation resources.




• Participates in oral presentations to senior leadership and executive to gain commitment and support on go-forward strategy.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.




• Travels as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.




• 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 discussions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, or project management from an accredited college or university required.

PMP, PgMP, MSP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar credentials are helpful but not required.

MBA preferred.

Experience

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in program management, transformation, strategy execution, operations, consulting, or related enterprise leadership roles. required




• Demonstrated experience leading complex initiatives involving multiple functions and interconnected workstreams.




• Experience working directly with senior executives and functional leadership.




• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.




• Strong strategic thinking combined with disciplined execution and results orientation.




• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.




• Demonstrated experience establishing governance and execution frameworks.




• Strong business and financial acumen.




• Exceptional written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.




• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and actions.




• Experience working across business and technology organizations.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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




• Proven management/leadership 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

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

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