The AVP of Information Technology Management leads the IT delivery function for Global Specialty, overseeing scaled agile delivery and engineering across multiple value streams. This role involves managing technology execution, workforce management, and strategic partnerships to achieve business KPIs and OKRs. The candidate will develop and implement technology strategies, collaborate on digital transformation initiatives like cloud migration and Generative AI, and govern Agile Maturity Roadmaps using the SAFe framework. Key skills include 12+ years of technology leadership experience in complex scaled agile environments, strong communication abilities, and a deep understanding of business insurance value chains. The role requires expertise in software development lifecycle management, servant leadership, and engagement with leaders across organizational boundaries to influence technology decisions effectively.
Skills
Scaled Agile Framework
DevOps
Mature DevOps
RE
QE
Agile SAFe
Continuous Delivery
Generative AI
Cloud Migration
AI
ML
Scrum Masters
Release Train Engineers
Quality Analysts
Servant Leadership
Kanban
Lean
CI/CD
Terraform
AWS
Azure
GitLab
Jira
Confluence
What you'll do
Oversee end-to-end technology execution for strategic investments and maintenance.
Partner with Value Stream Owners to drive business value and prioritize capabilities.
Manage complex stakeholder relationships within and across Value Streams.
Develop and implement technology strategy and process improvements.
Lead a large organization with strong workforce strategies and HR management.
Govern Agile Maturity Roadmap using Agile SAFe framework and platform concepts.
What we're looking for
Proven track record leading Scaled Agile Delivery and Engineering.
Over 12 years of technology leadership experience in complex environments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
Expertise in software development lifecycle and insurance domain knowledge.
Ability to develop and implement technology strategy and workforce management.
Experience with AI, ML, and integrating data science models into operational systems (preferred).
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
Market check
Salary context
This
$182,000–$273,000
range sits above
86%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$133,300–$202,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,325–$205,375
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About The Hartford
The Hartford is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds, serving businesses and individuals across the United States. Industry: Insurance & Financial Services
The Hartford currently has
60 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$126,880–$190,320
across 60 roles with salary data.
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