Project Management Officer

Allied World Reinsurance Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied World in NYC seeks a skilled professional to support the CIO Office with data-driven insights, portfolio monitoring, and executive-level presentations. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, reinsurance, and IT teams to align programs with risk appetite and technology roadmaps, and you will prepare reports, dashboards, and materials for senior

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in junior program/project management (IT project support, program coordination, or PMO processes).
• Internships count.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring technology program portfolios, tracking production growth, financial results, and IT project delivery metrics.
• Support preparation of portfolio reports, dashboards, and presentations for CIO leadership, senior stakeholders, and MGAs.
• Help coordinate cross-functional teams (actuarial, underwriting, reinsurance, IT development) to ensure program alignment with risk appetite and technology roadmap.
• Conduct basic risk analysis for tech initiatives, identify early warning signs, and escalation issues related to IT governance.

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements Analysis

Data Visualization

PowerPoint

Stakeholder Communication

Excel

Financial Modeling

Portfolio Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Clarity

Salesforce

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with strong expertise in

numbers, data analysis, and executive-level presentations to support the

Office of the CIO. This role will work closely with the Chief of Staff to

provide actionable insights, data-driven recommendations, and clear

communication that drives strategic decisions and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced

environment, can manage multiple priorities, and has exceptional

technical and analytical skills.

Location: NYC

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring technology program portfolios, tracking production growth, financial results, and IT project delivery metrics.
• Support preparation of portfolio reports, dashboards, and presentations for CIO leadership, senior stakeholders, and MGAs (Managing General Agents)
• Help coordinate cross-functional teams (actuarial, underwriting, reinsurance, IT development) to ensure program alignment with risk appetite and technology roadmap.
• Conduct basic risk analysis for tech initiatives, identify early warning signs, and escalation issues related to reinsurance structures or IT governance.

Analysis, Presentations & Insights

• Perform data analysis and generate actionable insights on portfolio performance, trends, and opportunities using Excel, BI tools, and portfolio software.
• Create compelling presentations and visualizations for executive reviews, highlighting key metrics, risks, and recommendations.

CIO Office Support

• Support CIO town halls with materials preparation, logistics, and follow-up communications.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis requests from CIO leadership, delivering timely insights and reports.
• Assist with event coordination for technology roadshows, stakeholder meetings, and internal/external events.

Additional Duties

• Maintain program documentation, including business plans, renewal strategies, technology roadmaps, and performance metrics.
• Support resource allocation decisions, prioritization of IT initiatives, and portfolio governance within the CIO Office.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, or related field
• Required Experience: 1-3 years in junior program/project management (IT project support, program coordination, or PMO processes); internships count.

Core Skills

• Analysis & Insights: Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, data visualization
• Presentations: Strong PowerPoint, stakeholder communication
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling), PowerPoint; familiarity with portfolio tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Clarity, Salesforce, Tableau/Power BI) preferred
• Soft Skills: Analytical mindset, attention to detail, excellent communication, collaborative in CIO Office environment

Preferred

• Insurance experience (P&C, underwriting systems, or financial services)
• Progress toward CPCU, ARM, PMP, or similar insurance/IT designation.
• Exposure to IT governance and initiatives.
• Experience supporting executive events or town halls.