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Director, Data Science, Portfolio Management

The Hartford

4.5

(70)

Chicago, IL (Remote)

Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies Where CEOs Support Gender Diversity in 2022
  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 76% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 87% would recommend this company to other women
  • 90% say the CEO supports gender diversity
    • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) provides professional support, growth, advancement and networking to enable greater gender balance.
  • The Hartford offers diversity awareness training known as Appreciating Differences and Managing Inclusion.
  • Employees will be provided with leave of up to four weeks and paid at a rate of 100 percent of their base pay.

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    Position summary

    s aligned with business goals.

    • Partner with product and business teams to prioritize projects based on impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment.

    • Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, including intake, prioritization, and review processes.

    • Identify portfolio-level risks and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies.

    • Act as a liaison between executive leadership, finance, and delivery teams to ensure transparency and alignment.

    • Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards and reports on portfolio performance, resource utilization, and financial health.

    Solution Delivery & Agile Execution

    • Oversee end-to-end delivery of data products and solutions using agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban).

    • Collaborate with product owners, scrum masters, and engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

    • Implement best practices in DevOps, MLOps, and CI/CD for scalable solution deployment.

    Team Leadership & Collaboration

    • Partner with business units, IT, product management and executive leadership to align on priorities and outcomes.

    • Communicate progress, risks, and insights to stakeholders at all levels.

    This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

    Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

    Qualifications:

    • Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

    • 10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or technology leadership roles.

    • Proven experience managing large-scale portfolios and delivering solutions in agile environments.

    • Expertise in agile frameworks and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, SAFe).

    • Certifications in Agile (e.g., SAFe Agilist, Scrum Master) or Project Management (e.g., PMP).

    • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, insurance, energy, military).

    • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stacks.

    Compensation

    The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

    $153,200 - $229,800

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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    Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Companies Where CEOs Support Gender Diversity in 2022
  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 76% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 87% would recommend this company to other women
  • 90% say the CEO supports gender diversity
    • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) provides professional support, growth, advancement and networking to enable greater gender balance.
  • The Hartford offers diversity awareness training known as Appreciating Differences and Managing Inclusion.
  • Employees will be provided with leave of up to four weeks and paid at a rate of 100 percent of their base pay.