Head of AI Transformation – Financial Protection and Retirement Solutions

Guardian Life Insurance • Boston, MA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Life is seeking a Head of AI Transformation for the Financial Protection and Wealth (FPRS) business unit. This person will lead a cross-functional team to deliver AI-centered solutions focused on our largest processes and business priorities (e.g., underwriting, financial advisor productivity) to grow our business and drive operational efficiency. AI Transformation Leads set strategy, define the product roadmap, and drive execution. They work closely with the data science team that builds models, with the technology teams that integrates those models into our environment, and with many other teams across sales, finance, legal and other functions. Success in this role depends on moving from business opportunity to product concept to deployment on a timeline that is more often found at a startup than a 165-year-old insurance company. Guardian has placed AI at the center of the strategy to drive efficiency, revenue growth, improved risk management, and better experiences for customers. As the Head of AI Transformation for FPRS, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Guardian Life. This role reports to the Head of AI Transformation and will manage one team member. Success in this role depends on the ability to marshal and influence large cross functional teams. This role has high visibility across the organization and among executive leadership. Successful candidates possess strong consultative skills, product strategy capabilities, demonstrate deep analytical thinking, can adapt quickly, and effectively manage complex, cross-functional products.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a product manager, management consultant, or other relevant role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities (statistics is a plus) with superb attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior executives.
• A degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field.

Nice To Haves

• Track record leading strategic initiatives using AI (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage AI-enabled products, from ideation to launch.
• Manage complex product roadmaps and delivery timelines (execution is key).
• Lead cross-functional teams, balancing forming alliances and driving results.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and challenge conventional thinking.
• Create robust business cases to build support.
• Analyze and solve problems with an eye for data-driven solutions.
• Drive change management efforts.

Benefits

• At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.
• Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
• As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
• Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits.
• Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees