IT Program Manager
Company: Berkley
Location: Morristown
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Details:
-Berkley One exists to insure and protect the lifestyles of a
modern generation of affluence. We seek clients that are
sophisticated individuals and families who require world-class risk
and claims management customized to their needs, a team of select
expert independent agents and innovative digital tools to keep it
simple and easy. We'll blend our partners, products and
capabilities with all that is Berkley, generating a modern solution
for the customers we serve. -Our culture is one of innovation,
creativity and teamwork. Our team is highly motivated, passionate
about our business, and deeply experienced in developing and
delivering product and service solutions in the personal insurance
marketplace.
Responsibilities:
We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Program Manager to join
our team! - You will work directly with the CIO to define and will
be responsible for driving initiatives and providing leadership and
oversight of Berkley One IT deliverables. This role requires strong
experience with managing the delivery of technical solutions with
the ability to establish expectations around timelines, level-set
on risks, and resolve blockers. - -This position can be based in
our Morristown, NJ or New York, NY offices (we offer a hybrid work
schedule of 3 days in the office; 2 days remote) -We have a
welcoming culture valuing -our employees - we actually trademarked
the phrase Everything Counts, Everyone Matters - to describe the
Berkley commitment to our people and how we do business. We believe
that every person in the organization is important and every
accomplishment makes a difference in our results. Come join us!
-What you'll do:Oversee the day to day deliverables of the team and
communicate status with other teams and senior leadersPartner very
closely with the Business Project Manager to ensure alignment
between the IT and Business delivery plans and manages changes in
scope, priority, and scheduleResponsible for supporting all stages
of the project life cycle from initiation, scoping, project
staffing and project implementationMaintain the annual roadmap by
working closely with the Business PM to understand business needs
and scheduling challenges -Communicate time and cost estimates on
level of work to support projects, and meet schedules and timelines
as agreed to. Ensure time tracking for projects is accurate and
aligns with estimates and budgetsSupport an Agile transformation by
balancing the annual roadmap delivery with execution of a dynamic
and ever-changing maintenance backlogOwn the backlog management
process, engaging the business in on-going review/prioritization
ceremonies and driving delivery team's refinement and
planningDevelop and maintain a positive relationship with business
partners, supporting functional areas, and other IT team members,
by employing effective communication skills and building strong
working relationshipsContinuously improve the Berkley One delivery
process through on-going retrospectives, solicitation of business
feedback, and test-and-learn process changes -
Qualifications:
What we're looking for:Bachelor's degree in Business, Management,
or related Information Technology discipline is required; or
equivalent combination of education and experience5+ years'
experience in an Information Technology or consulting organization
with proven experience partnering with client groups and managing
multiple projects and parallel delivery streams3+ years' experience
managing the delivery of technical solutionsExcellent Project
Management skills, including planning, scoping, resource allocation
and project tracking - -Experience with Agile (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)
methodologiesInsurance industry experience preferredYou are a
master collaborator; being able to bridge the gap between IT and
business, to understand business priorities and system constraints
will be one of your superpowers -A love and passion for matching
business needs to process and optimization; you will be
implementing new tools and communication vehicles to keep teams
informed and to optimize the SDLC process and improve quality; you
can identify bottlenecks and quality issues and propose solutions;
you are excited about the opportunity to create and experiment in
order to advance our effectiveness and efficiencyExceptional oral
and written communication skills, a communication style flexible to
the situation, and able to communicate clearly and with a
purposeCalm under pressure; you have exceptional organizational
skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks; you are
comfortable challenging norms and recommending creative solutionsA
strong sense of accountability and ownershipNatural curiosity, a
love of learning how things work and always on the lookout for
innovative improvements
Keywords: Berkley, Newark , IT Program Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Morristown, New Jersey
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