Director, Program Management & Data Strategy Advancement

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.   

As a vital member of the Data Strategy Advancement team, the Director, Program Management & Data Strategy Advancement will drive the delivery of strategic initiatives for the Enterprise Data Services & Enterprise Architecture organization, focusing on innovation, delivery excellence, continuous operating improvements and fostering an engaged and inclusive culture. This senior-level individual contributor role requires expertise in program management, executive presentations and storytelling, cross-team facilitation and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. This role will interface with C-level executives to drive strategic initiatives forward and ensure alignment with organizational plans.

Sustaining The Hartford’s unique workplace culture is vital to delivering on our purpose – underwriting human achievement – and continuously producing outstanding results. Our enterprise work model, which reflects a mix of in-office, hybrid and fully remote roles, helps us attract, retain and develop the talent we need to achieve the company’s strategic goals.

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote (ET core hours) work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Hartford, CT; Charlotte, NC; Columbus, OH; Chicago, IL; Alpharetta, GA) will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. 

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering executives to drive the execution of our data strategic initiatives with a focus on collaboration, program transparency and execution.

• Implement comprehensive frameworks to drive efficient and effective reporting across the program of work.

• Provide program management support for key strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate communication, resolve conflicts and drive consensus on project priorities.

• Create compelling executive presentations and storytelling narratives to communicate concisely and effectively to C-level stakeholders.

• Develop actionable plans from strategic visions, ensuring clear objectives, timelines and success metrics.

• Champion change management efforts to support the adoption of new processes, technologies and initiatives.

• Monitor and mitigate risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation as needed.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, excellence and inclusion.

Qualifications

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