Head of Data & AI, Corporate Functions

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a Guardian Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. 

Guardian Life is seeking a transformational leader to join our team as the Head of Data and AI, Corporate Functions. Working closely with our Chief Data and AI Officer, you will shape our Data and AI strategy for our Finance, Legal & Compliance and Human Resource functions to drive business value and customer satisfaction. 

The D&AI team is driving insights, AI and data activation across Guardian to enable successful delivery of Guardian’s strategy. The team’s mission is to be a trusted partner that continuously enables scalable and mutually valuable customer solutions. The activities to achieve this mission include data lifecycle management, data solution design and execution, advanced analytics that drives insight development, and using our data and AI products to enable valuable business decisions and actions. We are team of data analysts, data product owners, data engineers, data scientists and most importantly, data business leaders. Our solutions and actions are critical to Guardian operating efficiency and revenue growth, risk management and customer experience.  

As Head of D&AI for our Corporate functions you will be driving the data, analytics and AI strategy and execution for the functions that enable business success. This includes defining and applying data, machine learning and artificial intelligence and solutions to functional capabilities and products. Successful leaders in the role have expertise in insurance and financial services with a passion for designing and implementing data and AI capabilities and solutions that enable breakout growth, competitive advantage, and customer satisfaction.  

You Are: 

• Exceptionally skilled in leading the development and implementation of data and AI solutions to solve complex business challenges. 

• Fueled by collaboration, with a proven ability to transform conceptual thinking into actionable insights. 

• An influential leader who enjoys working with multi-disciplinary teams to drive data-driven decision making. 

• Driven by a passion for creating world-class data and AI capabilities that offer competitive advantages. 

You Will: 

• Design and implement the Corporate Function Data and AI strategy and roadmap, identifying business opportunities across the value chain. 

• Partner with the Corporate functional leaders and experts across Finance, Legal & Compliance and Human Resources to contribute to, influence and implement department goals and priorities 

• Build and lead an impactful Data and AI team, fostering strong, collaborative relationships across the organization. 

• Apply strategic consulting and project management skills to drive the successful execution of data and AI projects. 

• Evangelize data-informed decision-making and establish continuous improvement practices. 

• Oversee compliance with regulatory and privacy requirements during the design and implementation of solutions. 

• Sponsor data and analytic R&D/innovation and proof of concept initiatives to support long-term growth objectives.  

You Have: 

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience with a proven track record of P&L contribution and value realization. 

• Proven success delivering large-scale Data and AI projects on time and within budget, managing teams of 50+ employees both onshore and offshore. 

• Proven experience carrying out supervisory responsibilities as leader of managers for at least 30 or more people. 

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior executives. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with superb attention to detail. 

• A degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field and demonstrated leadership ability. 

Location & Travel: 

• New York City, Boston MA, or Bethlehem PA 

• 3+ days in office (Hybrid) 

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

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