Director, Portfolio Lead
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Partner with DAIO workforce strategy lead to develop and maintain a workforce strategy within the respective DAIO function, inclusive of vendor partners, such that the ratios of employee and or vendor, onshore and or offshore, HIG offices, etc. are considered to achieve an optimum balance.
- Data capture, metrics, measurement, ratios, projections around work force. Understanding current and target team compositions, and path forward via hiring and other levers.
- When needed, brings functional leads together to ensure consistency in various areas i.e. role clarity, job titles.
- Establish and maintain an overall Chief Data Office or Applied AI and Analytics portfolio spending views and forecasts.
- Ensure the investment prioritization process for DAIO owned portfolios is transparent and collaborative.
Requirements
- Mature a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, adopting OwnIT, Agile and DevOps mindsets, leveraging Harvest, enabling high performance. Coordinate a continuous approach to ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements and nondiscretionary initiatives. Rally Support and data management.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills at the senior management level. Strong financial acumen and knowledge of IT financial management practices.
- Proven ability to develop talent within the team through coaching, opportunities and team growth by fostering an environment that is a destination for talent.
- Proven ability to create a high performing team that has a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and is focused on business value and outcomes.
- Proven ability to build commitment and empower others, communicate with clarity, courage and timeliness.
- Effective Communication Skills Written, Verbal, Presentation. Strong understanding of Agile and Scaled Agile.
- Strong knowledge of software development processes and procedures to understand team needs includes fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong IT financial skills, including the ability to comprehend and monitor technology projects and infrastructure requirements across diverse teams. These competencies must be linked to forecasting and financial results.
- Additionally, candidates should demonstrate a proven capability to work with and communicate effectively with executive-level stakeholders, serving as their primary partner.
- Five to Seven years of portfolio management experience or equivalent leadership experience.
- Five years of industry experience preferred. Experience with Agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, etc. SAFe LPM certification a plus.
- Depends on organization, could require management of a small team.
Qualifications
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.
Pay
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $128,000 - $192,000
Schedule
This role operates as a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).