AVP, Strategic Initiatives Project Manager, Small Commercial
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$ 107900 - 145700
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Job Description
With a company culture rooted in collaboration expertise and innovation we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients employees investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their short We Enable Possibility.
This role supports the Small Commercial Team in underwriting. Responsibilities include assisting with guidelines coverage wordings training audits and compliance. It involves leading strategic initiatives for growth profitability and operational excellence across Small Commercial Middle Market and Entertainment. The role oversees complex projects across underwriting product distribution and technology translating business strategy into actionable plans and ensuring alignment across stakeholders. Domestic travel will be required (15-25%).
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Initiative Leadership
- Own end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives such as product expansions digital platform enhancements underwriting transformation or distribution partnerships.
- Define business goals success metrics timelines and resource plans for each initiative.
- Act as the primary business lead for assigned initiatives ensuring alignment with segment strategy and senior leadership priorities.
Project Management & Execution
- Lead project planning execution and implementation in coordination with business and technical teams.
- Establish and manage project governance structures including charters roadmaps risks and reporting.
- Ensure timely delivery of milestones through strong project discipline stakeholder engagement and issue resolution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a liaison between underwriting product operations distribution technology and analytics teams to ensure integrated execution.
- Facilitate workshops business requirement sessions and feedback loops to drive consensus and clarity.
- Manage communications and updates to stakeholders and executive sponsors throughout the initiative lifecycle.
Change Management & Operational Readiness
- Drive change management efforts including training communication and adoption plans for new workflows products or tools.
- Partner with operations underwriting support and technology to ensure seamless rollout and business readiness.
- Monitor post-implementation performance and ensure sustainability of results.
Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Use data and analytics to track initiative outcomes measure impact and identify improvement opportunities.
- Document lessons learned and implement best practices across future initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors in business insurance project management or similar field (MBA PMP CPCU preferred).
- 710 years in insurance or financial services; 35 years in program/project management.
- Knowledge of small commercial and lower middle market insurance products underwriting and distribution.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects in a matrixed organization.
- Strong communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies such as Agile Waterfall JIRA Smartsheet MS Project.
- Strategic and results oriented.
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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.
$107900 - $145700/year
Total individual compensation (base salary short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location scope & responsibilities of the role qualifications talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
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Employment Type
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