Director, Strategic Initiatives - Technology & Operations

Travelers • Hartford, CT

1d • $109,300 - $180,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Strategic Initiatives leads planning & execution functions with accountability to optimize the Office of the Chief Technology & Operations Officer. This leader will be responsible for driving various strategic initiatives, event planning, project management and execution activities. This role operates in a very dynamic environment and demands strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years business experience.
• Strong organization skills and highly developed attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Advanced executive presentation development skills (Microsoft PowerPoint).
• Experience working with project-management methodologies and Agile principles.
• Experience in developing strong, trusted partnerships with senior executives and constituent partners.
• Ability to lead and inspire team members to achieve optimal results in a highly collaborative and matrixed organization.
• Systemic thinker, readily sees patterns and connections in a complicated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to put complex plans into action.
• Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skillset.
• High emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to engage with leadership at all levels.
• Highly resourceful, self-motivated and results driven.
• Ability to navigate and work in a complex, matrixed environment and work in ambiguity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 5 years of project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships across the Technology & Operations leadership team.
• Partners with other teams across Technology & Operations to ensure alignment on purpose, progress, and resource requirements needed to achieve business objectives.
• Translate complex strategic concepts into compelling executive presentations, including clear narratives, data visualization, and polished PowerPoint decks.
• Partners closely with Technology & Operations leadership to drive the alignment to strategy/planning for execution of strategic priorities.
• Drive effective planning, management and execution of major projects and special events on behalf of the office (timelines, logistics, action items, collaboration across various teams, communications, etc.).
• Plan and organize logistics for all Technology & Operations Senior Leadership Team meetings in partnership with Senior Leadership, including schedule/agenda management and identification and resolution of key action items.
• Provides strong strategic leadership, direction, and execution focus to all working groups, leading with a diverse and inclusive mindset and proactively engaging team members so they reach their full potential.
• Acts with a sense of urgency and effectively navigates a very matrixed and complex environment.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director