Property Transformation Lead

Starr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Job summary

Starr is seeking a Property Transformation Lead to spearhead large-scale transformation programs within its property insurance division. The successful candidate will develop and implement a comprehensive transformation strategy, working closely with executives to optimize operations and enhance customer experience.

Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience in business transformation with a significant focus on property insurance. The role offers a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement, with ample career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience leading complex business transformation.
• Experience in property insurance operations is required.
• Skilled in managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive large-scale transformation programs in property insurance.
• Define the transformation strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Monitor program status and report on KPIs and challenges.

Skills

Transformation leadership

Property insurance expertise

Change management

Organizational design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, or related field

Master’s degree/MBA preferred

Job description

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Role Overview

The Property Transformation Lead will drive large-scale transformation programs for the property insurance division, working closely with the Property COO and senior executives. This strategic leader will own the end-to-end transformation roadmap—integrating people, process, and technology priorities—to achieve operational excellence, enhanced customer experience, and sustainable growth. The ideal candidate brings extensive transformation, change leadership, and property insurance expertise, along with a proven record of overseeing complex initiatives from concept to execution.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Property COO and senior leaders to define the overall transformation strategy and multi-year roadmap for the property insurance business.
• Lead the execution of transformation programs—overseeing project planning, resource management, governance, stakeholder alignment, risk assessment, change enablement, and benefits realization.
• Identify critical areas for transformation across underwriting, claims, policy administration, distribution, and customer service; establish clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate and engage cross-functional teams (operations, underwriting, claims, IT, analytics, compliance, customer experience, etc.) to ensure seamless delivery of transformation programs.
• Develop transformation program structures, governance frameworks, and operating models to enable effective decision-making and accountability.
• Drive adoption of new processes, systems, and capabilities by supporting organizational change management, communication, and training activities.
• Monitor and report on program status, value realization, KPIs, and emerging challenges to the Property COO and executive committee.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration throughout transformation efforts.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market forces, and emerging technologies to inform transformation priorities and future-state design.
• Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor to the executive team on continuous business modernization and operational excellence.
• Provide mentoring and direction to project managers, workstream leads, and operational leaders involved in transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Organizational Development, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• 12+ years of experience leading complex business transformation or large-scale change programs, with significant exposure to property insurance operations (property experience required).
• Track record of delivering transformational initiatives that integrate people, process, and technology—preferably within the insurance sector.
• Extensive experience developing and executing multi-year roadmaps, program management, and change enablement.
• Skilled in organizational design, process optimization, digital transformation, and operating model redesign.
• Proven leadership of large, cross-functional teams and vendor/partner relationships.
• PMP, Prosci, Lean Six Sigma, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, influence, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to present at C-suite and board levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and business acumen.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment; comfortable navigating change and uncertainty.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.