Director, Strategy Insights & Enterprise Transformation

thehartford; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in Columbus, OH seeks a Director of Strategic Initiatives to lead DAIO strategy execution across data, analytics, AI and operations. You will translate complex strategy into actionable initiatives, roadmaps, and executive-ready materials for senior leadership, including the Board.

This hybrid role requires 10–14 years in corporate strategy or transformation, strong communication, and a track record of guiding cross-functional programs in large organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• MBA in Strategy or Management Operations/Operational Excellence preferred.
• 10–14 years of corporate strategy, strategy execution, management consulting, transformation, communications, or related leadership roles.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives, including C-suite and Board-level interactions.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with DAIO senior leadership to refine, operationalize, and execute DAIO strategy, goals, objectives, and priorities aligned to enterprise strategy.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with executive leadership to define priorities, focus areas, and success measures.
• Lead and support structured strategic initiatives within DAIO to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Develop and define OKRs, KPIs, and scorecards aligned to Enterprise Data, Enterprise AI and Data Architecture enterprise priorities.
• Bring visibility and measurement to goals, initiatives, and performance within and across DAIO.
• Design and run governance forums and executive reviews to track progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, including preparing inputs and materials for CEO-level Monthly Operating Report reviews.
• Create clear, compelling strategic narratives that support communication of DAIO’s transformational priorities and progress.
• Develop high-quality executive-ready materials, including presentations, insights, and recommendations, and support development of board-ready materials as needed.
• Support and coordinate content for DAIO senior leadership meetings, Board of Directors and senior executive meetings.
• Partner with DAIO Senior Leadership Team to ensure consistent, high-quality messaging across executive deliverables.
• Align closely with peer Directors and functional leaders to ensure consistency, prioritization, and delivery across DAIO initiatives.
• Conduct market, competitor, and industry analyses to inform strategic priorities and executive decision-making.
• Synthesize external insights with internal performance data to shape strategic recommendations.
• Partner closely with DAIO leaders and enterprise stakeholders to ensure alignment across functions and business units.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders within assigned domains, helping navigate ambiguity and drive execution clarity.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Related Field

MBA in Strategy or Management Operations/Operational Excellence

Job description

The Hartford in Columbus, OH seeks a Director of Strategic Initiatives to lead DAIO strategy execution across data, analytics, AI and operations. You will translate complex strategy into actionable initiatives, roadmaps, and executive-ready materials for senior leadership, including the Board.

This hybrid role requires 10–14 years in corporate strategy or transformation, strong communication, and a track record of guiding cross-functional programs in large organizations.