Job Description:

Take the next step in your career with us.

 

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

 

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

 

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

 

Summary:

Allied World is seeking an experienced IT Portfolio Communications Manager to join our team. This role requires expertise in understanding the IT & Business direction, IT Strategy, IT roadmap, Portfolio management with expertise in corporate communication. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and communicating the portfolio of IT programs across the enterprise (~50), including applications, cyber, infrastructure, and tech debt initiatives. They will ensure that all stakeholders are informed and engaged with the IT initiatives that support the organization's strategic goals.

 

Responsibilities

 

·        IT Strategy & Roadmap: Condense the core aspects of the Global IT Strategy & Roadmap and Emphasize the alignment between business objectives, IT strategy, and IT initiatives. Highlight portfolio challenges and risks to stimulate constructive discussions and resolutions among readers.

·        Program Status Reporting: Coordinate and gather project status updates from junior to senior project managers across all projects. Compile a comprehensive report highlighting accomplishments and challenges faced across the entire portfolio. Demonstrate the ability to communicate the status to C-suite stakeholders through various channels, including emails, presentations, and the ability to slice and dice the program by size, impact, and spend.

·        Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary communication link between the CIO, IT project managers, and the rest of the organization. Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, department heads, and end-users, to ensure buy-in and support for IT initiatives.

·        Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Communicate program performance to stakeholders. Prepare detailed reports on program status, milestones, and risks, offering actionable insights and recommendations. 

·        Risk and Change Management: Identify potential risks and opportunities within IT programs and develop strategies to address them. Manage changes to the program scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring minimal impact on the organization.

·        Coordination and Communication: Demonstrate excellent communication and coordination skills to ensure that all project managers provide accurate and timely updates. Foster strong relationships with project managers to facilitate effective information sharing.

·        Project Management Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices. Leverage this knowledge to provide guidance and support to project managers across the portfolio.

·        Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Exhibit excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify potential risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement across the IT program portfolio

Requirements and Skills

·        Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, IT, Communications, or a related field.

·        Proven experience as an IT Program Manager, Communications Specialist, or similar managerial position, with a strong understanding of project/program management techniques and methods

·        Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.

·        Outstanding leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

·        Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with program/project management software (e.g., Basecamp, MS Project)

·        Ability to develop effective corporate communication strategies and manage internal communications (memos, newsletters, etc.)

·        Exceptional problem-solving ability and analytical skills.

 

Global Presence

We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zug.

 

Our Business

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverage since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, and benefit from a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allows us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

 

Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, age, disability, military service, marital or civil partnership status, family status, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law or regulation in the relevant jurisdiction where we operate.

 

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