Title: Insurance Technology Portfolio Director Company: Everest Insurance Company Job Category: Analytics Job Description: About Everest: It’s an exciting time for Everest Group, Ltd. (“Everest”)! As we continue on our journey, we see significant opportunity ahead of us to expand our reach, build diversity, and enhance our capabilities in critical markets. Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Europe, Bermuda, Canada, Singapore, US, and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. But the most critical asset in this organization is our people. Everest is a growth company with $14 Billion of Gross Written Premium offering Property, Casualty and specialty products among others, through its various operating subsidiaries located in key markets around the world. Everest has been a global leader in reinsurance with a broad footprint, deep client relationships, underwriting excellence, responsive service and customized solutions. Our insurance arm draws upon impressive global resources and financial strength to tailor each policy to meet the individual needs of our customers. Our financial strength is evident in Financial Agency Ratings of: A A. M. Best, A S&P Global and A1 Moody’s Investor Service. We are a market leader for our broad diversified income streams, strong underlying underwriting performance with reduced volatility and strong cash flow. We take pride in being known in the industry as nimble, entrepreneurial and responsive. About the role: The Insurance Division’s Office of Strategy Management is looking for a Technology Portfolio Director to oversee a diverse set of technology projects, acting as a strategic partner to IT, Operations, and Business leaders to deliver on a key set of initiatives aligned to the insurance organization’s long-term success. This individual will execute a range of portfolio management responsibilities, including governance, prioritization, and budgeting. The right can build strong rapport across a number of functions, collaborate effectively, and is a strong communicator. This role reports to the Head of Insurance Strategy and works closely with members of IT, the Group PMO, Insurance Operations and Insurance Business leaders. Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure the portfolio is governed effectively by supporting the establishment and operation of an effective portfolio management forum that enables quality, data-driven decision making, and ensuring executive reporting is fit for purpose Safeguard the delivery of strategic outcomes set by senior Insurance executives with strategy set by the President of North America Insurance, Executive Committee members, and IT leadership, approving the investment criteria used to prioritize funding allocation to initiatives and tracking initiative outcomes and benefits Regularly review, resolve, manage and escalate portfolio risks and issues via appropriate governance Collaborate regularly with business portfolio leaders on the composition and execution of their portfolios, provide support for regular updates, change requests and new demand In partnership with IT and the Group PMO, manage portfolio Financials (forecasts, actuals, and budgets) and Workforce (resource planning, onboarding and cost recovery) effectively, challenge where appropriate and actively support the resolution of variances as necessary Ensure that projects are delivered in line with the relevant policies and standards, driving consistent, robust controls data Monitor indicators of control adherence; take action where needed to remediate any weaknesses in the controls, and identify and implement actions to drive greater maturity against key control indicators Other duties as assigned or required Qualifications, Education & Experience: 8 years of experience in technology project delivery and management 5 years experience in insurance and/or financial services Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Ability to work with senior leaders, respond to changing priorities, and adapt to changing priorities Strong team partner who can collaborate effectively and efficiently as well as work independently to achieve results Ability to be a proactive self-starter and multi-task in a fast-paced environment Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent education and work experience. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong consultation skills Superior organizational skills and attention to detail are required. Action oriented and strong work ethic. Intellectual curiosity to delve into various business problems. Must possess excellent analytical skills. Desire to work in a team environment, use influence to build rapport and connectivity across multiple functions and leadership levels Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, assume higher levels of responsibility, and demonstrate ability to influence others. 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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AS1 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 everestbenefits@everestglobal.com. Everest U.S. Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com) EVEREST is a leading international reinsurance and insurance group with an extensive distribution network that spans five continents. With roots dating back to 1973, Everest has developed a global footprint and deep client relationships that are largely unmatched by its peers. The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.