Senior Project Manager

Everest - Warren, NJ

Hiring: Senior Project Manager Company: Everest Location: Warren, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:32:57 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Management, Risk Management, Scrum About the job Experience: •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. Required Skills: •Actively facilitate and support management and delivery of strategic and high-priority projects across underwriting, technology/AI, operations, claims, finance, actuarial, corporate development, and other functions. Projects may include enterprise transformation efforts, technology-enabled change, process improvement, and integration activities. •Help drive projects from concept through execution by developing project plans, coordinating resources, tracking progress, and ensuring delivery against timeline, scope, and business objectives. •Support business case development and planning for larger strategic initiatives by gathering requirements, conducting analysis, and preparing recommendations. •Leverage data, metrics, and operational insights to identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and operating models, and to monitor project performance against key success measures. •Prepare and deliver clear project documentation and communications, including status reports, risks and issues logs, timelines, and executive-ready presentations. •Provide transparent reporting on project status, risks, dependencies, and outcomes, escalating issues appropriately and collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders to resolve them. •Partner with project sponsors and business owners to track benefits, measure outcomes, and ensure realization of expected value. •Identify project risks and issues early, assess impacts, and recommend practical mitigation and contingency plans to maintain momentum and achieve objectives. Qualifications: •Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale projects or workstreams, ideally within P&C insurance, financial services, or a similarly complex, matrixed environment. •Solid analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information into clear, actionable recommendations and materials for leadership. •Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences, including senior stakeholders. •Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with project management tools and Agile delivery methodologies preferred. •Proven ability to deliver high-quality work products and meet commitments in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities. •Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making capabilities, with a focus on practical, outcomes-oriented solutions. •Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage dependencies, risks, and milestones across multiple projects. •Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, collaborate effectively, and influence stakeholders across functions and levels. •Commercial P&C insurance and/or reinsurance industry knowledge preferred; experience working in a global organization is a plus. •Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile/Scrum) are a plus. Compensation: •$119,000 - $149,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!