Strategic Initiatives Manager

Everest Group•Warren, NJ

About The Position

The Strategic Initiatives Manager supports and manages strategic projects and initiatives across Product, Underwriting, Technology, Operations, Actuarial, and Finance. The role coordinates cross-functional work, maintains plans and reporting, identifies risks and issues, and helps stakeholders bring structure to complex problems and develop practical solutions. The manager partners with Business Architecture, Technology, and business teams on system implementations and other initiatives; supports process improvement, operating model, and change management activities; and coordinates external vendors when applicable. The role also contributes to special projects as priorities evolve and uses approved AI, automation, and emerging technologies responsibly to improve productivity and business outcomes. This is a regular, full-time position based in Warren, New Jersey. The stated annual base salary range is $119,000–$149,000, with compensation determined in part by education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

Requirements

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 and 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, structure ambiguous situations, and help teams work toward practical solutions.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance, financial services, or another complex corporate environment.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
Experience working on technology, process improvement, or business transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage and support strategic projects and initiatives across Product, Underwriting, Technology, Operations, Actuarial, and Finance.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items.
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and align owners on responsibilities and deliverables.
Track project progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and decisions requiring escalation.
Prepare project updates, meeting materials, and status reports for business leaders and stakeholders.
Facilitate project meetings, document decisions and action items, and drive follow-up.
Partner with Business Architecture, Technology, and business teams on system implementations and other initiatives.
Help structure 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 encourage adoption of new processes, systems, and capabilities.
Contribute to broader strategic initiatives and special projects as business priorities evolve.
Learn about and responsibly use approved AI, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, effectiveness, and business outcomes.