IT Core Delivery Release & BA Manager

Company Details

Berkley One is a modern insurance provider for a modern generation of affluence. We serve clients who live dynamic, adventurous lives and expect their insurance experience to match. Our mission is to deliver highly personalized risk and claims management through a blend of expert independent agents, cutting‑edge digital tools, and the strength of the Berkley brand.

At Berkley One, you’ll be part of a forward‑thinking team that’s reimagining personal insurance. We’re building solutions that are as sophisticated and agile as the clients we serve—individuals and families who value innovation, simplicity, and exceptional service. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage modern technology, and help shape the future of our industry.

• A client‑first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status quo
• Collaboration across disciplines to build smarter, more intuitive solutions
• Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence

• West Hartford, CT
• Wilmington, DE
• Morristown, NJ
• NYC

We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

As our IT Core Delivery Release and BA Manager, you will be responsible for driving initiatives and providing leadership and oversight of Berkley One's IT deliverables while having managerial responsibility for the Business Analysis function. This role requires strong experience with managing the delivery of technical solutions with the ability to establish expectations around timelines, level‑set on risks, and resolve blockers.

As a delivery lead, you will oversee the day‑to‑day deliverables of the team and communicate status with other teams and senior leaders. As a manager, you will directly oversee a team of Business Analysts, positioning them for success and monitoring performance. We’ll trust you to partner very closely with the Business Project Manager to ensure alignment between the IT and business delivery plans and manage changes in scope, priority, and schedule.

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross‑functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer‑funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401(k), paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

• Be responsible for supporting all stages of the project life cycle from initiation, scoping, project staffing and project implementation.
• Maintain the annual roadmap by working closely with the Business PM to understand business needs and scheduling challenges.
• Lead and manage the business analysis team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and objectives.
• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, systems, and data to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize business operations and achieve organizational goals.
• Communicate time and cost estimates on level of work to support projects, and meet schedules and timelines as agreed to. Ensure time tracking for projects is accurate and aligns with estimates and budgets.
• Support an Agile transformation by balancing the annual roadmap delivery with execution of a dynamic and ever‑changing maintenance backlog.
• Own the backlog management process, engaging the business in on‑going review/prioritization ceremonies and driving delivery team’s refinement and planning.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with business partners, supporting functional areas, and other IT team members, by employing effective communication skills and building strong working relationships.
• Continuously improve the Berkley One delivery process through on‑going…