"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."
Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.
Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.
Today, the Berkley brand comprises more than 60+ businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder, and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley, and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W. R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of assigned projects from inception to conclusion; plans, organizes and directs assigned projects to meet company objectives for completion, design, project tasking, and communicates same to project sponsor and stakeholders.
The W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRBC) Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) is responsible to execute operations improvement, business integration, and corporate transformation initiatives that span multiple WRBC entities. The Director of Project Management role requires working closely with teams of cross functional business partners and key technical teams across the organization to launch business programs and lead the teams through successful delivery. The position will directly and indirectly manage and influence execution teams, comprised of both internal and external business and IT partners in support of the delivery of large, mission critical strategic, business initiatives. Successful candidates must have the ability to work in a flexible environment with ambiguous requirements.
• The role will invest significant time in the continuing effort to mature the processes of solution delivery, reporting, and business relationship management that are necessary for enabling repeatable success and drive the adoption and implementation of global standards and processes.
• Additionally, the Director of Project Management is responsible for performing strategic business analyses, and acting as a liaison between the leadership team and key stakeholders.
• Responsible for identifying, documenting, and following up on key management issues, factors blocking/delaying decisions, and driving closure or creatively finding solutions to ensure overall productivity of the project teams.
• Develop communication materials and presentations for senior level leadership, including C-Suite stakeholders, and other key stakeholders as required.
• Manage tasks and responsibilities associated with the planning, directing, coordination, and support of specific high impact projects/initiatives that support the overall strategic plan of the business (from initiation through delivery).
• Support critical relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Contribute to development and enforcement of company¬wide standards for the way new initiatives are scoped, designed and put into production.
• Apply expert knowledge of core technology and/or functional areas to coordinate program design and launch within schedule, scope, budget, and quality constraints.
• Report statuses and manage communications and escalations related to all EPMO-led initiatives.
• Mature the project and program management methodologies necessary for effective solution delivery.
• Develop and empower EPMO staff with the skills and abilities necessary to lead highâperforming teams and provide thoughtâleadership to the business in their issue areas within the EPMO.
• Communicate the successes of the EPMO at strategic intervals in order to win credibility and further influence the adoption of standards.
• Facilitate senior management meetings and committees, including managing agendas, and the collection, compilation and distribution of management materials as needed.
• Provide leadership, direction, and assistance in direct support of the team lead and other executive team members, as needed. Partner with various players and stakeholders across WRBC to develop recommendations to advise WRBC management on high priority, high impact decisions.
• 7-10 years of strategy & operations consulting or other relevant industry experience
• 5 years of experience leading projects that included both analytical and technical components combined with change management and communications management in highly complex and matrix environments
• Experience working with and managing organization change and/or Target Operating Model transformational projects in a large enterprise environment
• Expertise in project fundamentals, creating and maintaining detailed project plans and schedules using a variety of methodologies
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence staff and management of internal and external IT partners
• Able to travel 25 - 50%
• Lean, 6 Sigma qualification / experience preferred
• PMP Certification preferred
Education Requirement
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, IT, or related field.
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