Sr. Director of Program Management – Middle & Large Commercial Business Insurance
| Company | Hartford Financial Services |
|---|---|
| Location | Hartford, CT, USA |
| Salary | $134800 – $202200 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 8+ years strategy, strategic planning, project management or program management experience or equivalent transformational leadership experience
- P&C insurance, underwriting, product development and/or consulting experience helpful
- Ability to influence diverse teams and across organizational layers, build strong business relationships, and earn credibility among teammates and stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross functional invest projects with a strong record of collaborating with and understanding the needs of stakeholders, and translating those needs into actions
- Experience developing Cost/Benefit Analysis and managing complex invest projects
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to adjust to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Intellectually curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to challenge the status quo
- Operates with a high level of accountability and ownership
- Confident and effective with C-suite-level communications to articulate concepts and objectives, exchange ideas and provide progress updates
- Strong ability to manage conflict and resolve ambiguities, driving appropriate clarity and engaging key decisionmakers as appropriate
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, specialized training, or equivalent work experience
Responsibilities
- Lead the portfolio of transformation initiatives including sequencing, funding, resourcing, communications, change management, and decision-making
- Provide thought leadership and critical thinking to drive execution and business decision making
- Manage the competing needs and priorities of multiple initiatives and stakeholder groups (e.g., Field, Product, Technical, Operational)
- Own communication with stakeholders regarding expectations, resources, deliverables, and priorities with appropriate level of detail and timeliness
- Manage the progress of deliverables according to overall timetable and short and long-term objectives
- Produce, administer, and maintain communication vehicles (e.g., reports, presentation decks, etc.)
- Manage program outcomes to ensure expectations are achieved
- Build and maintain partnerships/relationships needed to ensure that priorities align with the business strategy and that the initiatives will deliver the expected value
- Ensure program deliverables align to strategy and engage stakeholders accordingly
- Make recommendations regarding priorities and activities based on the specific business strategy, aligning all supporting data and prerequisites
- Assemble and lead meetings as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications
- P&C insurance, underwriting, product development and/or consulting experience helpful