AVP, AI Product Manager

Job Posting End Date: June 10

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:

As a leader in advanced analytics within Unum, you will play a critical role in transforming Unum from a traditional insurance player to a leading AI first digital insurance company.

1. Own and drive strategic AI based products/solutions
2. Influence senior executives around strategies and investments related to AI
3. Lead a world class team of data scientists with cross- discipline partnerships with other
functional areas across Finance, Marketing, Operations
4. Support efforts to evangelize and democratize AI across the enterprise

You will partner closely with Unum business leaders, IT Delivery, Transformation leadership, and Unum IT architecture to lead the development of AI based digital products. This role will have direct management responsibilities for a team of highly technical Data Scientists along with other IT specialist positions.

 Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide inputs and support execution on the advanced analytics roadmap.  
• Lead efforts to generate, conceptualize and build AI first digital products/ solutions/ capabilities 
• Support establishing an AI platform with standard tools, processes and ways of working
• Partner with Product Managers to integrate and operationalize AI into business processes and other digital assets to deliver business value
• Influence senior executives and business leaders around strategies and investments related to AI
• Lead and manage a team of Data Science and Information Technology professionals working within agile/infrastructure or operations teams, working across a wide range of environments, supporting the analysis, development, design, creation, modification and testing of Unum data analytics and machine learning software and related applications
• Develop, coach and engage people to higher levels of performance.
• Lead cross-functional, cross-disciplinary teams to drive AI centric programs
• Understands and is an advocate of following architecture standards, practices and processes.

Job Specifications

• Background in CS-Math /Data Science/ Operational research
• 3-5 years of experience in designing and building scaled AI/ML products/ capabilities e.g. Virtual agents, Predictive systems, cognitive process automation, Computer vision applications, Knowledge virtualization and 7+ years of data science and management experience.
• Excellent knowledge of computer programming, software engineering, DevOps / MLOps practices
• Understanding of healthcare industry is a bonus
• Experience with AI Toolset like Sagemaker, TensorFlow, H2O
• Strategic innovator with demonstrated experience of pushing the boundaries & reimagining the art of possible
• Think Strategic, act tactical - Execution experience of taking ideas to scale
• Experience bridging the divide between the theoretical and the applied. Proven expertise in communicating that vision and experience to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exhibits courage by taking smart risks and encourages others to do so; empowers innovative approaches by motivating others to be proactive and resourceful.
• Demonstrated depth of IT knowledge with diversity in technical experience. Is seen as a credible technology partner.

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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.

$133,500.00-$274,100.00

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