Senior Director, Domain Data Strategy Lead (Underwriting, Operations)

The Travelers Companies • Saint Paul, MN

43d

About The Position

This Domain Data Strategy Lead role will advance the data strategy for a specific product line (e.g., Underwriting, Operations), ensuring data initiatives align with business goals and enable high-value analytics. These individual contributor roles will partner with execution leads and business stakeholders to translate strategy into actionable priorities, providing thought leadership on data needs and opportunities. The role requires strong domain expertise and the ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training with data tools, techniques, and manipulation.
• Six years of data engineering or equivalent experience
• One year of previous management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field or equivalent
• Eight or more years of related work experience
• Four or more years of team leadership experience
• Proven experience in data engineering with strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated success in mapping and implementing data strategies within business environments.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and data consumers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Background in data platforms and cloud architecture design and implementation.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to influence and guide teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to "sell" strategic vision to diverse audiences.
• Experience in individual contributor roles with occasional people management responsibilities.
• Strong preference for someone who has prior experience working in the insurance industry.
• Track record of successfully leading data and analytics transformations.
• Experience balancing technical expertise with business strategy and product knowledge.
• Proven ability to work effectively in matrix organizations and drive results through influence.
• Proven experience as a strategic data leader who can bridge business and technology domains.
• Subject matter expertise in data tools, techniques, and manipulation including cloud platforms, programming languages, and technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of analytic data products, including pilots and proof of concepts.
• Execute data strategies to support various consumption patterns and identify enterprise architecture, platform, and application infrastructure needs.
• Drive the operationalizing and automating of all capabilities to ensure secure, supported and scalable solutions.
• Present analysis and recommendations to help influence management and executive leadership decisions.
• Guide and coach senior team members to accelerate career development.
• Establish budgets, policies and practices with significant impact on area operations.
• Perform other duties 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
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees