Berkley

Director, Project Management

Berkley$135K — $160K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7–10+ years in strategy and operations consulting, enterprise transformation, or program leadership.
  • Experience in managing organizational change or transformation projects within a large enterprise.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in complex environments.
  • Expertise in project management principles in Lean Six Sigma or Agile/Waterfall settings.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills for both staff and external partners.
  • Familiarity with AI tools for enhancing project management efficiency (desirable).
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, IT, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex initiatives from design through delivery, focusing on measurable outcomes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business cases and perform strategic analyses.
  • Document and address management issues, driving solutions to maintain project productivity.
  • Create executive-level presentations that aid in alignment and decision-making.
  • Facilitate governance forums for timely decision-making on initiatives.
  • Plan and support high-impact projects aligned with strategic goals.
  • Cultivate relationships with internal and external business partners.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and capabilities.
  • Access to a network of influential leaders in the field.
  • Participate in governance forums, influencing high-level decisions.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that drive major organizational change.
  • Travel opportunities that could broaden professional experience.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Director, Project Management leads end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives and complex transformation programs across W.R. Berkley Corporation. This role drives enterprise impact by shaping, aligning, and executing cross-functional programs, managing internal and external partners, and ensuring disciplined execution that delivers measurable business outcomes.

 

• Lead complex initiatives from design through delivery, ensuring achievement of measurable outcomes.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business cases, perform strategic business analyses, and serve as a liaison between the leadership team and key stakeholders.• Identify, document, and follow up on key management issues and factors blocking or delaying decisions, driving closure or creative solutions to maintain project team productivity.• Develop executive-level communications and presentations that drive alignment and decision-making across senior leaders.• Lead steering and governance forums that enable timely decisions and maintain forward progress on EPMO-led initiatives.• Plan, direct, coordinate, and support specific high-impact projects and initiatives from initiation through delivery in support of the overall strategic plan.• Support and manage critical relationships with internal and external business partners.• Contribute to developing company-wide standards for scoping, designing, and putting new initiatives 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 status and manage communications and escalations related to all EPMO-led initiatives.• Mature project and program management methodologies necessary for effective solution delivery.• Develop and empower EPMO staff with the skills and abilities necessary to lead high-performing teams and provide thought leadership to the business.• Communicate EPMO successes at strategic intervals to build credibility and further influence adoption of standards.• Provide leadership, direction, and assistance in direct support of the team lead and other executive team members, as needed.• Partner with stakeholders across WRBC to develop recommendations that advise management on high-priority, high-impact decisions.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

 

• 7–10+ years of experience in strategy and operations consulting, enterprise transformation, or program leadership.• Experience managing organizational change and/or Target Operating Model transformational projects in a large enterprise environment.• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in a complex, matrixed environment.• Expertise in project management fundamentals, including creating and maintaining detailed project plans and schedules in Lean Six Sigma or Agile/Waterfall environments.• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence staff and management of internal and external IT partners.• Working knowledge of AI tools and ability to use them to support project management activities and identify opportunities to accelerate projects (desirable).• Able to travel 25–75%.• Lean Six Sigma qualification preferred.• PMP Certification preferred.

 

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, IT, or a related field.

Additional Company DetailsWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. Additional RequirementsLocation and Travel: • Primary location Greenwich, CT. • Travel: 25–75%. Sponsorship DetailsSponsorship not Offered for this Role

About Berkley

Berkley is a packaging company that develops innovative solutions to help our customers sell more product and be on the edge. Berkley offers the cost advantages and creative control of an in house/on site agency without the risk and hassle of oversight. Berkley develops turnkey retail environments – including design, manufacturing and installation services.

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Joining Berkley presents a prime opportunity to be part of a team renowned for its leadership in the industry, fostering innovation and growth. Berkley, a company committed to professional excellence and diversity, offers a range of job opportunities that cater to various skills and career aspirations.

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Berkley is actively hiring, seeking individuals who are passionate, driven, and ready to contribute to a dynamic team environment. With a variety of positions available, Berkley provides a platform for professionals at every stage of their career, from entry-level to senior leadership roles.

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