Vice President, Data Solutions & AI

Kemper; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Continuing education programs

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kemper is seeking a senior leader to drive the enterprise strategy, development, and delivery of data, analytics, AI, and intelligent automation solutions. You will oversee data engineering, governance, analytics enablement, and AI capabilities to improve efficiency, customer experience, and growth.

The role requires extensive experience in technology leadership, data strategy, and regulatory compliance, with a remote-first setup and willingness to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in technology, data, analytics, or AI with executive leadership.
• Experience leading data engineering, cloud platforms, governance, and data product development.
• Proven success implementing enterprise AI strategies including generative AI and intelligent automation.
• Strong understanding of data security, privacy, regulatory compliance, and risk management in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead enterprise data engineering, cloud data platforms, data architecture, and data product development.
• Establish governance frameworks, standards, and accountability for data quality, security, privacy, metadata, and master data management.
• Partner with teams to develop, deploy, and govern AI and intelligent automation solutions with responsible governance.
• Drive analytics, self-service reporting, and data-driven decision-making to improve business outcomes.

Skills

Executive leadership

Data governance

Data engineering

AI strategy

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Location(s)

• Chicago, Illinois
• Remote-MI
• Remote-MN
• Remote-MS
• Remote-MO
• Remote-AL
• Remote-NH
• Remote-NC
• Jacksonville, Florida
• Remote-OH
• Remote-OK
• Downers Grove, Illinois
• Remote-PA
• Remote-RI
• Remote-SC
• Alpharetta, Georgia
• Montgomery, Alabama
• Remote-VT
• Dallas, Texas
• Remote-WV
• Birmingham, Alabama
• Remote-WI
• Remote-TX
• Remote-NY
• Remote-GA
• Remote-FL
• Remote-CT
• Remote-AR
• Remote-DE
• Remote-IN
• Remote-IA
• Remote-KY
• St. Louis, Missouri
• Remote-ME
• Remote-MD
• Remote-MA

Full time

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Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Position Summary

Responsible for leading the enterprise strategy, development, and delivery of data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent automation solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Oversee enterprise data engineering, data products, governance, analytics enablement, and AI capabilities to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, customer experience, and business growth.

Position Responsibilities

• Enterprise Data & AI Strategy: Develop and execute enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategies aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology priorities. Establish strategic roadmaps, investment priorities, and performance measures that deliver measurable business value.
• Data Engineering & Data Products: Lead enterprise data engineering, modern cloud data platforms, data architecture, and reusable data products. Drive scalable, secure, and integrated data solutions that support business operations, analytics, digital capabilities, and AI adoption.
• Data Governance & Quality: Establish enterprise data governance frameworks, standards, and accountability for data quality, security, privacy, metadata, lineage, and master data management. Partner with business and risk leaders to ensure regulatory compliance and trusted enterprise data.
• Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation: Partner with application teams on the development, implementation, and adoption of enterprise AI, machine learning, generative AI, and intelligent automation solutions. Establish responsible AI practices, governance, and operational controls while driving measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and business performance.
• Analytics & Business Enablement: Partner with business leaders to advance enterprise analytics, self-service reporting, predictive insights, and data-driven decision-making. Promote consistent performance measures, reusable analytics capabilities, and solutions that improve business outcomes.

Position Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field required.
• Master's degree, MBA, or advanced technical degree preferred.

Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in technology, data, analytics, or artificial intelligence, including significant executive leadership experience
• At least 8 years’ experience leading and developing teams
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise data engineering, cloud data platforms, data architecture, governance, and data product development.
• Proven success developing and implementing enterprise AI strategies, including generative AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, and responsible AI governance.
• Extensive experience translating data and AI investments into scalable business solutions, production adoption, and measurable operational or financial outcomes.
• Strong understanding of data security, privacy, regulatory compliance, and technology risk management, preferably within insurance, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Demonstrated ability to develop enterprise technology strategies, manage complex portfolios and budgets, and lead cross-functional transformation initiatives
• This position is a remote role and can work from a US based home. The qualified candidate will need to be able to travel occasionally.

The range for this position is $225,000 to $275,000. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.

This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, equity and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.).

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.

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Kemper at a Glance

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $12 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.4 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,100 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,000 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.

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We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Eligible employees may enjoy benefits such as:

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on position classification, scheduled hours, work location, temporary or contingent status, independent contractor status, SkillBridge participation, and applicable plan terms.