VP Head of Engineering at Thehartford

**Who this is for** This position is for a visionary engineering leader with a background in data management and artificial intelligence, seeking to drive innov

Work type: hybrid

Location: Hartford, CT | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This position is for a visionary engineering leader with a background in data management and artificial intelligence, seeking to drive innovation within the insurance and actuarial sectors. It is designed for an executive who excels at bridging the gap between complex engineering, data science, and business strategy. **Key highlights** As the Head of Engineering for Actuarial, you will lead three specialized teams focused on data management, AI-powered tool development, and rapid prototyping. You will play a pivotal role in the company's digital transformation, shaping the future of analytics, risk assessment, and automation through cutting-edge technology. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have extensive experience leading data engineering and AI/ML initiatives in a complex, regulated environment. - Can define and articulate a technical vision that aligns with executive-level actuarial and business objectives. - Possess a strong background in implementing data governance, security, and quality standards for large-scale production systems. - Are a collaborative leader capable of fostering a culture of experimentation and cross-functional partnership between engineering, data science, and business stakeholders.

Job Description

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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.   

         

The Hartford is seeking a Head of Engineering within Actuarial to lead through the next phase of digital transformation.  This executive will drive innovation, operational excellence, and AI adoption across actuarial functions, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of analytics, automation, and risk management. 

This role will be part of the Executive Leadership team for the Chief Actuary, leading three engineering teams. One team will be dedicated to data management, establishing a strong data set foundation and implementing AI-driven data quality monitoring to ensure accuracy and reliability. The second team will focus on creating datasets and developing AI-powered tools for data consumption within the Actuarial organization, including advanced analytics dashboards that enhance actuarial forecasting and risk assessment. The last team will concentrate on piloting new proof-of-concepts (POCs) and executing short-term tactical builds that, once validated, will be transitioned into production by the other teams.

This role will empower machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions, supporting deeper analytics for the Actuarial team across a wide range of strategic initiatives. This role will collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, and actuaries in a highly collaborative development environment, driving AI transformation through joint innovated initiatives, cross-training on AI/Machine Learning methodologies, and fostering a culture of experimentation.  Heavy interaction and training of partner-customers in actuarial will ensure successful AI adoption and maximize business impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of data engineering and analytics within a dynamic and innovative insurance environment, driving strategic impact across pricing, profitability, and business transformation initiatives. This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Hartford, CT,  Chicago, IL or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week.  Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without company sponsorship.Key Responsibilities


Qualifications


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:

$222,480 - $333,720

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