Sr Director, Technology - Actuarial, ML/AI Engineering, and Modernization

Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. The Global Data and Advanced Analytics (GDAA) team focuses on delivering best‑in‑class data, analytics, and business insights solutions to Global Risk Solutions. GRS Actuarial and Data Science seeks an experienced Senior Director to define, drive, and implement our Data Strategy while leading technical teams, driving delivery, setting department objectives, and motivating teams to achieve those objectives. The Actuarial Reporting and Analytics Engineering teams deliver data insights for Risk Selection, Exposure Management, Pricing, Reserving, Loss Forecasting, and Portfolio Management, and are critical partners to GRS Flagship initiatives including Quote Bind Issue (QBI) and Cyber Underwriting. The Data Science Engineering teams enable predictive, AI, and Gen AI model insights through easy‑to‑use and cost‑effective technology solutions across GRS functional domains for Claims, Risk Selection, Exposure Management, Pricing, and process re‑engineering across the Underwriting value stream.

You will partner with customers, data engineering, data scientists, and subject‑matter experts to define and prioritize customer needs and develop valuable state‑of‑the‑art cloud‑based solutions. In partnership with Enterprise Data and Data Science, you will leverage the firm to optimize ML Engineering practices and ML Ops, and advance innovative solutions to solve impactful business problems, driving GRS to be an industry leader. The role also supports leading data modernization initiatives, strategic design, and development of capabilities and systems across multiple environments and business groups, incorporating best practices and advancing ML/AI and Gen AI practices.

About The Role

Directs the strategic design and development of capabilities and systems across multiple environments and business groups, implementing business and IS vision, critical success factors, and operating plans while using best software development practices.

Communicates department/enterprise vision, strategies, critical success factors, and plans, developing high‑level plans.

Anticipates technology evolution, relating it to business solutions, setting high‑level direction based on industry trends, technology standards, and business alignment.

Hires and manages lower‑level managers, coaching and counseling managers on management techniques.

Determines and manages staffing strategy and plan (FTEs, skills, depth of experience, internal/external mix) consistent with departmental needs.

Defines department objectives and addresses group development needs to create a high‑performing software development organization.

Initiates and fosters business partnerships with current and potential clients, vendors, IS executives, and senior business executives, developing relationships that promote trust and increase efficiency and effectiveness while balancing client needs with business priorities.

Oversees the development, implementation, and execution of multiple projects, ensuring scope and schedule are established, overseeing operating plan and resource allocation, including prioritization and staff deployment acts based on changed priorities.

Jointly establishes financial targets with business partners and ensures projects deliver to plan.

Develops and maintains a network of industry contacts, performs research on industry trends, competitors, business and IT products, analyzes trends, and makes strategic and tactical recommendations.

Ensures system, technical, and product architectures are aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a technical or business discipline or related experience; Master’s Degree preferred.

Minimum of 15 years of related experience with 5 years in a leadership role desirable.

In‑depth knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, and methodologies and their application to business opportunities.

In‑depth knowledge of business operations, objectives, and strategies.

In‑depth knowledge of project planning methodologies and tools, IT standards, and guidelines.

Advanced knowledge of management concepts, practices, and techniques.

Ability to promote a team environment encompassing several teams.

Highly developed negotiation, facilitation, and consensus‑building skills.

Highly developed oral and written communication skills; strong presentation skills.

About Us Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

As a purpose‑driven organization, Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. Through strong relationships, comprehensive benefits, and continuous learning opportunities, we seek to create an environment where employees can succeed, both professionally and personally.

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from all backgrounds can build long and meaningful careers. By actively seeking employee feedback and amplifying the voices of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we create an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact so we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to making things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well‑being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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