AVP, Strategic Initiatives

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress, and opportunity—a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the role

You are a professional who has successfully led complex, strategic business programs in the P&C industry. You are passionate about execution and solving challenging problems, collaborative with all types of people from front-line staff to highly technical experts, and value direct communication as critical to identifying issues and mitigating risks. You have strong knowledge of project management methodologies but know how to “right-size” them for specific programs. You lead by example, remaining level-headed and solution-focused when challenges arise, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams, including product, underwriting, technology, operations, actuarial, and finance.
• Manage the full scope of strategic programs to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Provide objectivity and transparency on program status and communicate effectively to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with Business Architecture and IT teams to execute core application development and critical technology initiatives.
• Delve into cross-functional problems, providing structure and direction to get work back on track.
• Leverage data and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement in systems, processes, and operational models.
• Critically assess operational processes and organizational models to optimize the target state.
• Manage strategic relationships and external vendors.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships and trust across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high-quality work products in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence others and drive execution even when challenges are encountered.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Insurance domain subject-matter acumen in multiple functional areas and lines of business.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodology.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $170,000 to $210,000 plus eligibility to participate in Everest’s Annual Incentive Plan at the discretion of the Company. The specific offer will depend on skills, geographic location, experience, and other factors.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401k match and retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Schedule

Full time.

Location

Warren, NJ or New York, NY.