Cross‑Functional Initiatives Lead

Everest; New Jersey; On-site; USD 119,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Everest is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager in Warren, NJ to lead cross‑functional projects across Product, Underwriting, Technology, and Finance. You will develop robust project plans, synchronize milestones, and escalate risks as needed to keep initiatives on track.

You will partner with Business Architecture, Technology, and business teams to implement system changes and drive practical solutions using data to improve processes and operating models.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, business operations, consulting, transformation, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional projects from planning through implementation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing project updates and presentations.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or another complex corporate environment preferred.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support strategic projects and initiatives across functions including Product, Underwriting, Technology, Operations, Actuarial, and Finance.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items.
• Coordinate cross‑functional workstreams and ensure owners are aligned on responsibilities and deliverables.
• Track project progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and decisions requiring escalation.
• Prepare clear project updates, meeting materials, and status reporting for business leaders and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions and action items, and drive appropriate follow‑up.
• Partner with Business Architecture, Technology, and business teams on system implementations and other business initiatives.
• Help bring structure to complex problems and work with stakeholders to develop practical solutions.
• Use data and metrics to identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Support process improvement and operating model initiatives across the organization.
• Coordinate with external vendors and third parties when applicable.
• Support change management and implementation activities to help drive successful adoption of new processes, systems, and capabilities.
• Contribute to broader strategic initiatives and special projects as business priorities evolve.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn and responsibly use approved AI, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and business outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Insurance industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PM software

Job description

Everest is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager in Warren, NJ to lead cross‑functional projects across Product, Underwriting, Technology, and Finance. You will develop robust project plans, synchronize milestones, and escalate risks as needed to keep initiatives on track.

You will partner with Business Architecture, Technology, and business teams to implement system changes and drive practical solutions using data to improve processes and operating models.