AVP, Strategic Initiatives

AVP, Strategic Initiatives

Company : Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category : Operations

Job Description : About Everest

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 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. We are 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.

Who You Are

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. You are collaborative and able to work with all types of people from front line staff to highly technical experts. You value direct communication and view it as critical to identifying issues and mitigating risks. You have a strong knowledge of project management methodologies but also know how to "right-size" them to fit a specific program / project. You lead by example when challenges are encountered by remaining level-headed and keeping teams focused on solutions. You enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver on strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams, including product, underwriting, technology, operations, actuarial, finance, and more.
• Manage the full scope of strategic programs to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget.
• Provide objectivity and transparency on program status and effectively communicate to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with Business Architecture and IT teams to execute core application development and other critical technology initiatives.
• Delve into the details of 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 and identify ways to optimize the target state.
• Manage strategic relationships and external vendors.

What You'll Need

The base salary range for this position is $152,000 - $210,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Primary Location : Warren, NJ

Additional Locations :

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.