AVP, Data Architecture

Job Posting End Date: August 04

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.

Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company — not just insurers.

We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.

Unum is changing, and we’re excited about what’s next. Join us.

General Summary:

AVP, Data Architecture
The AVP, Data & Analytics is the enterprise one-stop shop for all analytics efforts across the technology and transformation organization including all journey teams. This role and its team have a direct impact on growth, CSAT and finding opportunities to reduce operational expenses. Tactically the position will have strategic input into the enterprise IT Data and Analytics strategy and roadmap. The role will plan, direct, oversee and coordinate the development, design, creation, and modification of Unum data analytics and machine learning software and related applications.This role will have direct management responsibilities for a team of highly technical Data Scientists along with other IT specialist positions. In addition to the direct management responsibilities of US staff, it will also be instrumental in the leadership of cross-country analytics resources and 3rd party vendor resources.

• Has 10+ years of experience in an IT field, or equivalent relevant work experience. Strong Data Architecture background.
• Proven leadership in executing IT plans successfully that enable technical or business capabilities and addresses technology or business priorities.
• Excellent knowledge of computers, computer programming, programming languages, software engineering, information technology, mathematics, statistics, software development design and testing, and software testing tools.
• Proven and demonstrated skills in the following areas: Analytics Tools; Agile/Lean leadership principles; big data tools such as Teradata, RedShift, and Hadoop; SQL, including ability to perform effective querying involving multiple tables and subqueries; position monitoring, managing, manipulating and drawing insights from data; and statistical modeling techniques such as GLM multiple regression, logistic regression, log-linear regression, or variable selection.
• Excellent communication ability with the ability to interact and influence varying levels of leadership
• Ability to think strategically and still act tactfully as a technical expert
• Proven leader with ability to successfully coach and develop others

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Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best – both inside and outside the office.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

$126,800.00-$247,300.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

Company:

Unum