Senior Project Manager

FHLB Des Moines; New Jersey; On-site; USD 119,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance coverage

employee wellness program

life and disability insurance

401k match

retirement savings plan

paid holidays

paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Everest Global Services, Inc. in Warren, NJ seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead medium- to large-scale programs across underwriting, technology, operations, and finance.

You will define plans, coordinate resources, track progress, and ensure delivery against scope and timeline while influencing stakeholders up to the executive level. You bring strong PM skills, analytical thinking, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PMP or Agile certifications are a plus.
• Strong project management and analytical capabilities for leadership-ready materials.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication tailored to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and high-priority projects across functions (underwriting, technology, operations, finance).
• Develop project plans, coordinate resources, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Support business case development and planning for major initiatives.
• Use data and metrics to monitor performance and identify process improvements.
• Prepare and deliver executive-ready reports on risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Track benefits with sponsors and ensure value realization.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP or Agile cert

Tools

PM tools

Job description

Title: Senior Project Manager
Company: Everest Global Services, Inc.
Job Category: Operations

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.

About the Role:

You have a proven track record of managing key projects and supporting complex business programs within the P&C insurance industry or a closely related field. You are an execution-focused problem solver who can operate in ambiguity, drive coordination across cross-functional teams, and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization. You understand project management best practices and apply them pragmatically based on the needs of each initiative. You communicate directly, manage risk proactively, and remain focused on solutions when challenges arise. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and lead by example through accountability, collaboration, and results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the 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.
• Build strong working relationships across functions and geographies, fostering collaboration, alignment, and shared understanding among stakeholders, project teams, and external partners.
• Promote a culture of accountability, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement while helping teams stay focused on priorities and delivering results.

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.

Salary:

The base salary range for this position is $119,000 - $149,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location.

Benefits:

• health insurance coverage
• employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• 401k match
• retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

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.

Our Values

• Talent
• Thoughtful assumption of risk
• Execution
• Efficiency
• Humility
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Inclusion and Belonging

Our Colleague Behaviors

• Respect everyone.
• Pursue better.
• Lead by example.
• Own our outcomes.
• Win together.

Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Warren, NJ

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [e-mail].

What you should know:

At Everest, your privacy, security, and safety are of utmost importance to us. Everest will never ask for payment or any financial information as part of the hiring process. All job-related written communications from our internal recruitment team will come from official email addresses that end in our company domain.

EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.