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AVP Architect (Cloud Adoption and Modernization)

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Travelers

Sep 11

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Hartford
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AI generated summary

  • You need a tech degree, 10+ years in architecture, cloud migration experience, C-level influence, and recent hands-on AWS/API skills. Leadership and security knowledge are essential.
  • You will drive technology transformation, define architecture roadmaps, collaborate with leadership, assess industry trends, lead proof of concepts, optimize talent strategy, and improve architectural effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s in technology related field or equivalent with 10+ years of technology Architecture experience
  • Provided mentorship to architecture leaders
  • Organizational and transformational Leadership Experience in an agile operating model
  • Expert level Software Engineering awareness
  • Led development of strategic technology direction and architecture vision for an organization
  • Developed technology target state, roadmaps that aligned to Short- and Long-term business goals
  • Proven track record of Influencing C-level leadership
  • Insurance technology experience
  • Strong grasp of value creation and business capability models
  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Demonstrated ability to drive decisions
  • Must be passionate about technology transformations
  • Has hands-on experience in the last 3 years
  • Executed technology modernization initiatives including migration to cloud-native and API Strategy
  • Current experience with AWS, APIs, Accelerators or DevSecOps
  • Cloud Architecture Certification (AWS, GCP, or Azure) or strong architecture experience on Cloud
  • Good understanding of security
  • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in work experience
  • Eight years of experience in enterprise, application, and/or information architecture within a line of business or enterprise area
  • Two years of previous management experience

Responsibilities

  • - Organizational responsibility for a major segment of Technology Architecture in support of the Applied Modernization business unit.
  • - Works with the Senior leadership within Technology and Business to develop architecture priorities and direction to enable business imperatives.
  • - Displays strong thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principals and technology modernization.
  • - Drives continuous technology transformation to minimize technical debt.
  • - Create a partnership with Senior Software Engineering leadership.
  • - Looks for opportunities to capitalize on technology advances through analysis of key industry and technology trends to assess potential impact on the enterprise.
  • - Defines and leads technology proof of concepts to ensure feasibility of new technology architecture solutions.
  • - Defines target state technology architecture and roadmaps.
  • - Ensures alignment of IT initiatives with the target state.
  • - Builds strong partnership with engineering to ensure proper alignment of skills with technology direction.
  • - Prepares and delivers comprehensive communications to convey architectural direction and how it aligns with enterprise strategy.
  • - Optimizes talent strategy to ensure proper mix of resources and attracts and recruits best talent
  • - Continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of the architecture.
  • - Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is AVP Architect (Cloud Adoption and Modernization).

What is the primary focus of this role?

The primary focus of this role is to lead efforts in creating the technology target state for the Applied Modernization Unit, driving cloud adoption and modernization initiatives.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience, along with 10+ years of technology architecture experience, are required.

Is prior management experience necessary?

Yes, a minimum of two years of previous management experience is required.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include developing architecture priorities, driving continuous technology transformation, defining target state technology architecture, and leading a team of Enterprise Architects.

What technical skills are essential for this role?

Essential technical skills include experience with cloud-native technologies, APIs, AI, ML, and hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.

How many openings are available for this position?

There is one target opening for this position.

What is the salary range for the role?

The salary range for this position is $177,400.00 to $292,600.00.

What are some benefits offered to employees?

Employees are offered health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, a wellness program, and volunteer encouragement opportunities.

Is insurance technology experience preferred for candidates?

Yes, insurance technology experience is preferred.

Do candidates need to have cloud architecture certification?

Yes, cloud architecture certification (AWS, GCP, or Azure) or strong architecture experience in the cloud is required.

What is the company's commitment to diversity in the workplace?

The company is committed to delivering the best products and services by fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

What type of leadership is expected from the ideal candidate?

The ideal candidate is expected to have organizational and transformational leadership experience in an agile operating model and a track record of influencing C-level leadership.

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Mission & Purpose

Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business. We have been around for more than 165 years and have earned a reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry because we take care of our customers, agents, brokers, communities and each other. Every day, our approximately 30,000 employees and 13,500 independent agents and brokers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland help provide peace of mind to our customers. Our expertise and focus on innovation have made us an industry leader and the only property casualty company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Our history of advancements has propelled our company, and our industry, to deliver higher standards – from writing the first auto and space travel policies to founding the Travelers Institute for public policy and launching a hybrid car discount. By minimizing risk, preventing loss and helping our customers prepare for the unknown, Travelers’ comprehensive products and services enable individuals and businesses to feel confident and secure about the future.