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Director, Data Science, Product Management

AT The Hartford
The Hartford

Director, Data Science, Product Management

Hartford, CT

Dir Data Science - GD06AE

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.

We are seeking a strategic and visionary Director of Data Science, Product Management to lead our product team and drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our Enterprise AI product roadmap. This role is responsible for aligning product initiatives with business goals, managing a team of product leads, and delivering innovative solutions that delight customers and drive growth.

This role bridges the gap between data science and product strategy, ensuring that data-driven insights directly inform product decisions, innovation, and user experience. You will lead a team of product leads and collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders across the organization to drive measurable impact.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership:

    • Define, communicate and execute the Enterprise AI roadmap aligned with product and business goals.
    • Champion a data-first culture across product teams.
    • Identify opportunities for AI to enhance product capabilities and user experience.
  • Team Management:

    • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of product leads.
    • Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
  • Product Collaboration:

    • Define and track key product metrics to measure success and inform decision-making.
    • Drive data-informed prioritization and trade-off decisions.
    • Translate complex data insights into actionable product recommendations.
  • Technical Oversight:

    • Oversee the intake, planning prioritization development of the Enterprise AI roadmap and partner closely with data science and engineering teams through implementation of key initiatives.
    • Ensure data quality, governance, and ethical use of AI.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Communicate findings and strategies to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
    • Advocate for AI initiatives and secure buy-in from key stakeholders.

This role will have 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).

Candidates 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.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or Statistics preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in data science, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience working closely with product teams in Tech or data science.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning, statistical modeling, and data engineering.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in consumer-facing products or platforms.
  • Familiarity with agile product development methodologies.
  • Background in experimentation platforms or causal inference.

Compensation

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:

$153,200 - $229,800

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

About Us | Our Culture | What It's Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits

Client-provided location(s): Hartford, CT, USA
Job ID: hartford-R2521375_Hartford
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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