Head of Decision Technologies
Company: Unum
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job Posting End Date: January 06Unum is a company of people
serving people. As one of the world's leading employee benefits
providers and a Fortune 500 company, Unum's financial protection
benefits help protect more than 36 million working people and their
families from the financial impact of illness or injury. Unum's two
distinct, but similarly focused US businesses Unum US and Colonial
Life are each a market leader in making disability, life, accident,
critical illness, dental, and vision insurance accessible in the
workplace. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Unum also has
significant US operations in Portland, Maine and Baton Rouge,
Louisiana - and over 35 field offices nationwide. Colonial Life is
headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina with over 40 field
offices nationwide.General Summary:The Unum Decision Technologies
(UDT) team is at the forefront of transforming Unum into a data
driven company. We are searching for forward thinking individuals
who are able convert issues into opportunities using data,
statistics, and reason to present impactful findings that help our
company thrive. In this role you will partner closely with business
leaders in researching a wide range of topics, with your teammates
to construct statistical insights and models, and with ML/AI
engineers to build and implement solutions. As a leader of
analytics within Unum, you will be instrumental in transforming
Unum from a traditional insurance player to a leading data first
digital insurance company; influencing senior executives around
strategies and investments. Come build a world class team of data
scientists with cross- discipline partnerships with other
functional areas across Finance, Marketing, and Operations. You
will partner closely with Unum business leaders, IT Delivery,
Transformation leadership, and Unum IT architecture to lead the
development of data insights. This role will have direct management
responsibilities for a team of highly technical Data Scientists
along with other IT specialist positions. In addition to the direct
management responsibilities of US staff, you will also lead
cross-country analytics resources and 3rd party vendor
resources.Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides strategic direction, guidance, and recommendations
around AI
- Influences senior executives and business leaders around
strategies and investments
- Lead and manage 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
- Ensure strong, diverse talent and leadership pipeline in place
to meet aggressive business goals. Develops, coaches and engages
people to higher levels of performance.
- Lead cross-functional, cross-disciplinary teams
- Develops influential relationships with internal and external
partners and vendors that are part of the Advanced analytics
ecosystem
- Understands and is an advocate of following architecture
standards, practices and processes.
- Lead initiatives focused on iterating, exploring, and
prototyping new statistical analysis to change the way we approach
business problemsGeneral
- Build, lead, develop, mentor and coach a high performing,
empowered staff of business and IT professionals across various
locations while also promoting a culture based on our guiding
principles of customer, agility and empowerment.
- Effectively manage operating expenses within the established
budget
- Leverages external partners effectively in all aspects of IT,
from strategy through delivery. Able to manage complex vendor
relationships and hold vendors accountable for results.
- Ensure the security and protection of data, information systems
and equipment; actively implements security, privacy, risk
management and disaster recovery initiatives and best
practices.
- Takes bold actions and is a change leader. Advocates for change
with confidence; takes ownership and personal responsibility for
implementing change, and leverages communications, goals,
resources, and metrics to ensure broader understanding and
accountability.
- Effectively communicate upward and across business and
technology teams; builds strong partnerships with senior leaders
and IT stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assignedJob Specifications
- Background in CS-Math /Data Science/ Operational research
- Strategic innovator with demonstrated experience of pushing the
boundaries and reimagining the art of possible
- Solid 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.
- Understanding of Agile/Lean leadership principles
- Ability to apply broad business understanding of internal and
external trends and financial considerations to leverage business
process and technology opportunities, meet evolving customer needs,
and ensure successful implementation of area plans.
- Demonstrated depth of IT knowledge with diversity in technical
experience. Is seen as a credible technology partner.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.Company:UnumIn accordance with Colorados Equal Pay For Equal
Work Act, if you are a resident of the state of Colorado and wish
to review the salary information for a role posted in Colorado,
please fill out the form below and our Unum HR representative will
reply to your inquiry within three business days.In accordance with
New York City Human Rights Law, if you wish to review the salary
information for a role posted in New York City, please fill out
this form and our Unum HR representative will reply to your inquiry
within three business days.
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