VP Head of Engineering

The Hartford

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Hartford, CT · Charlotte, NC · Chicago, IL
Salary
$222,480–$333,720 / yr
Posted
47 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k
This role $278k
$119k most similar roles pay here $357k

This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $157,000–$232,875 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $278k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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 52 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,000–$192,000 across 52 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · VP Head of Engineering

The Hartford seeks a Head of Engineering within Actuarial to lead digital transformation by driving innovation and operational excellence across actuarial functions. This executive will oversee three engineering teams: one focused on data management and AI-driven monitoring, another creating datasets for advanced analytics dashboards, and the third piloting new POCs. The role involves empowering machine learning solutions, collaborating with data scientists and actuaries to foster a culture of experimentation, and ensuring successful AI adoption. Key responsibilities include setting technical strategy, leading by example, driving execution, ensuring data governance, and developing talent. Ideal candidates have 15+ years of engineering experience, including leadership roles in building scalable data platforms, expertise in cloud technologies like Azure or AWS, big data tools such as Hadoop and Spark, and a deep understanding of the insurance industry's regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

  • Define and articulate technical strategy for data engineering and AI enablement.
  • Oversee design, development, and operation of actuarial data platforms and pipelines.
  • Implement and enforce data governance, security, and compliance standards.
  • Lead evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies to drive business value.
  • Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a high-performance team culture.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 15 years experience in data engineering or software engineering roles.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience in technical teams.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and big data technologies.
  • Strong understanding of insurance/actuarial domain regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead high-performing engineering teams and mentor talent.
  • Demonstrated success in setting technical vision and delivering business outcomes.
  • Preferred certifications in cloud/data engineering and AI.

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