Strategic Initiatives Manager

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

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.

Title: Strategic Initiatives Manager

Company: Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category: Operations

Job Description

Who You Are

You are a collaborative and organized professional with experience supporting and managing cross‑functional projects in a complex business environment. You enjoy bringing structure to projects, coordinating across teams, solving problems, and ensuring initiatives stay on track.

You have experience with project management practices and understand how to adapt your approach based on the size and complexity of an initiative. You communicate clearly, are comfortable working with stakeholders at different levels of an organization, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, business operations, consulting, transformation, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating or managing 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.
• Ability to identify issues, bring structure to ambiguous situations, and help teams work toward practical solutions.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or another complex corporate environment preferred.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience working on technology, process improvement, or business transformation initiatives is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

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. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and 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. Click here to learn more about our culture.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Warren, NJ

Additional Locations: 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].

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