AVP, Data and Analytics Architecture – Enterprise Data Products & Enablement

Travelers Canada; Hartford (AR); On-site; USD 186,900 - 308,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

20 days PTO annually

Wellness Program

Volunteer encouragement

Job summary

Travelers Canada is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Data & Analytics Architecture to shape the technical strategy for Enterprise Data Products. The role involves leading architecture teams, defining technology roadmaps, and providing thought leadership on modern architecture principles.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in architecture with a strong background in leadership and communication skills. Various benefits including health insurance and generous paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of architecture experience with recent hands-on experience in modern technologies.
• Extensive executive leadership experience and ability to manage multi-team goals.
• 3 years of technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture teams within major segments for a single business unit.
• Define target-state technology architecture and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Provide thought leadership on modern architecture principles.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Leadership Skills

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM field

Job description

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range for this position is $186,900.00 - $308,300.00. The actual salary will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, and other conditions of employment.

Employees are eligible for performance‑based cash incentive awards as part of Travelers’ comprehensive compensation and benefits program.

Opportunity

Assistant Vice President, Data & Analytics Architecture – Enterprise Data Products & Enablement reports to the Chief Architect and will shape the long‑term technical strategy for Travelers’ Enterprise Data Products and Data Enablement Value Streams.

Key responsibilities include leading a team of architects, owning technical strategy for Master Data Management and Geospatial capabilities, and setting architectural direction for foundational data capabilities such as Data Platform Standards, Governance, catalog strategy, lineage, and quality tooling.

What Will You Do?

• Lead one or more architecture teams within major segments or domains for a single business unit.
• Define target‑state technology architecture, roadmaps, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to capitalize on industry and technology trends, assess impact, and define large technology proof of concepts.
• Champion continuous transformation to optimize business and technology outcomes, minimizing technical debt.
• Provide thought leadership on modern architecture principles and technology modernization, influencing senior leadership and building strong relationships with engineering teams.
• Optimize talent strategy, attract, develop, and retain high‑performing talent, setting goals and holding teams accountable.
• Prepare and deliver communications that convey architectural direction and its alignment to business strategy.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Technical Expertise & Education: Bachelor’s in technology‑related field or equivalent, with 10+ years of architecture experience and recent hands‑on experience with modern technologies.
• Leadership & Influence: Extensive executive leadership experience, proven ability to shape enterprise technology strategy, manage and mentor architects and engineers, and align multi‑team goals with organizational mission.
• Strategic & Business Acumen: Agile operational model experience, transformational change support, ability to develop target states and roadmaps aligned with business goals, insurance technology experience preferred, deep understanding of value creation and business capability models.
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM field.
• 8 additional years of architecture/software engineering experience.
• 3 years of technical leadership experience.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance for employees and eligible family members, including spouses, domestic partners, and children, from day one.
• Retirement: Travelers matches 401(k) contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum, with a fully funded Pension Plan.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 20 days PTO annually plus nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness Program: Tools, discounts, resources for wellness goals and caregiving needs, with free professional counseling, health coaching, and other mental health resources.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to support charitable giving.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. If you have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.