Responsible for leading one or more architecture teams within one or more major segments or domains for a single business unit.
Define target state technology architecture and roadmaps.
Ensure alignment of initiatives to target state, enterprise standards and business objectives.
Proactively identify opportunities to capitalize on technology advances through analysis of key industry and technology trends to assess potential impact on the enterprise.
Champion continuous transformation to optimize business and technology outcomes, including to minimize technical debt.
Provide strong thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principles and technology modernization.
Engage closely with and influence senior leadership within Technology and Business to develop architecture priorities and direction to enable business imperatives.
Foster an ongoing partnership with Technology leadership to build strong relationships with engineering to ensure proper alignment of skills with technology direction.
Optimize talent strategy to ensure proper mix of resources.
Proactively attract, develop, engage, and retain high performing talent.

Bachelor’s in technology related field or equivalent, with 10+ years of architecture experience.
Advanced level architecture and recent hands-on strong engineering experience with modern technologies.
Successful creation and execution of complex, large scale technology strategies and initiatives.
Extensive executive leadership experience with a proven ability to shape and influence enterprise-wide technology strategy and business decisions.
Strong record of leading the development of strategic technology direction and architecture vision for their area of responsibility, as well as managing and mentoring technology architects and engineers to deliver impactful results.
Ability to align multi-team goals and architectural strategies with the organization’s mission and long-term objectives, while effectively balancing strategic planning with day-to-day operational needs.
Advanced understanding of value creation and business capability models.
Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry.
Experience developing technology target states and roadmaps that align to short
and long-term business goals.

Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

AVP, Architecture

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