Insurance AI & ML Solutions Manager

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior leader to manage a team of data scientists and data engineers, driving ML/AI initiatives for the Claims organization. You will shape research, design, deployment, and governance of models to deliver business impact.

With expertise in Python, SQL, and statistical modeling, you will communicate insights to senior leadership and collaborate across Data Engineering, IT, and business partners to deploy scalable solutions in an insurance context.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in STEM with 6–8 years of insurance/data science experience.
• PhD preferred with 4–6 years in insurance/data science/AI.
• Experience mentoring or managing talent.
• Experience developing and deploying predictive models into production.
• At least 6 years of experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and AI technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with software development best practices, including version control (Git), code reviews, testing, and model lifecycle management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for business stakeholders and leadership.
• Claims experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a small team of data scientists and data engineers to research, design, develop, deploy, and maintain ML/AI solutions for the Claims organization.
• Communicates project progress, insights, results, and recommendations to business partners and senior leadership.
• Manages project scope, expectations, and timelines.
• Collaborates with Data Engineering, IT, and business partners to operationalize ML/AI solutions.
• Follows model governance processes including planning, validation, deployment, monitoring, and review.
• Oversees model performance and supports ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement of deployed solutions.
• Develops and mentors team members to maintain technical excellence in AI/ML, software engineering, and solution design.

Skills

Machine Learning

AI Technologies

Python

SQL

Statistical Modeling

Predictive Modeling

Software Development Best Practices

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Team Management

Data Science

Analytics

Insurance Industry

Claims experience

Git

Version Control

Data Engineering Collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering

PhD in Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering

Tools

Git

Version Control

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior leader to manage a team of data scientists and data engineers, driving ML/AI initiatives for the Claims organization. You will shape research, design, deployment, and governance of models to deliver business impact.

With expertise in Python, SQL, and statistical modeling, you will communicate insights to senior leadership and collaborate across Data Engineering, IT, and business partners to deploy scalable solutions in an insurance context.