Allied World · 5 months ago
AVP, IT Program Manager
Iselin200 South Wood Avenue
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$145K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expAllied World is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, committed to collaboration and professional development. The AVP, IT Program Manager will oversee IT projects in the Global Claims space, ensuring effective resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
FinanceProperty & Casualty InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Portfolio Oversight: Overseeing and managing a portfolio of IT projects and programs, encompassing project selection, prioritization, and resource allocation
Resource Optimization: Optimizing resource allocation across IT projects to ensure efficient use of resources and maximize value. This includes identifying and addressing resource gaps
Risk Management & Governance: Identifying and mitigating risks associated with IT initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. This also involves monitoring and managing portfolio risks and controls
Performance Monitoring: Monitoring and reporting on the performance and progress of IT projects, including tracking KPIs and OKRs. This may involve performance attribution analysis to explain variations
Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, including business leaders and IT teams, to facilitate communication and ensure alignment
Process Improvement: Developing and implementing portfolio management processes and best practices, as well as supporting continuous improvement efforts. This includes establishing and maintaining robust work intake processes
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5-10 years relevant job experience in project/portfolio management
Bachelor's degree in IT or a relevant field is desirable
IT Project and Portfolio Management: Experience with IT project or portfolio management is crucial
Project Management Methodologies: Solid understanding of project management methodologies specifically Agile
Portfolio Management Tools: Experience with portfolio management tools and software is required preferably Jira and Jira Align
Financial Acumen: Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and cost management related to IT investments
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to evaluate portfolio performance and identify areas for improvement
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
Leadership & Management: Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align IT initiatives with long-term business goals
Risk Management: Experience in risk management and mitigation is essential
Preferred
General insurance experience / knowledge of insurance principles and process is preferred
Benefits
Health, Dental and Disability Insurance
A company match 401k plan
Group Term Life Insurance
Company
Allied World
About Allied World Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-07-07Acquired
2006-07-12IPO
Leadership Team
Denise Choy
VP, Asia Pacific Professional Lines Division at Allied World
Erin Ringbloom
Vice President
Recent News
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