Business Intelligence 2VP- Geospatial Leader position – Travelers -Hartford, Connecticut #814724

Position ID: Job ID: 814724

Job Category: Management Information
Location: Hartford, CT, USA

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities.
That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, this position provides senior leadership to a function/functions within Business Intelligence including:

· Geospatial Technology

· Integration of 3rd Party geospatial data

· Business Intelligence

· Business Analysis

· Information Delivery

· Business Performance Analytics.

Primary point of accountability for assigned functions within Business Intelligence.

Strategic leader and thinker, accountable for leading Business Intelligence team to drive business results.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILIITIES:

(May include all or the majority but not limited to these components)

This position provides senior leadership to a function/functions within Business Intelligence including:

Business Intelligence Business Analysis:

· Works with business customers to determine how Business Intelligence information and analytic solutions can be leveraged to support business strategies, capabilities, and processes.

Strategy:

Implement strategic solutions which combine Geospatial technology with risk measures to provide advanced technology solutions

· Information Delivery: Explores and profiles data, draws business inferences, completes analysis and clearly articulates findings for a target audience, and/o

· Business Performance

Analytics:

Designs and develops information for strategic, planning, operational and analytical purposes in support of decision making by the business.

· Partners with senior management in developing strategic vision for business unit, sets tone and direction by clearly articulating vision, and translates into realistic goals.

· Consults with senior leadership in the development or business strategies and develops operational plans within Business Intelligence; accountable for driving those strategies through others.

· Ensures the implementation of operational plans within areas of accountability.

· Ensures quality controls and process improvements are on-going process within areas of accountability.

· Partners with peers and leaders across organization in implementing strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with Travelers objectives.

· Leads complex initiatives and projects and/or oversees projects lead by team members. May lead multi-disciplinary or cross-functional work teams.

· Solves complex problems within area of expertise.

· Accountable for the recruitment and development of needed talent for meeting long-term business goals.

· Utilizes strong leadership skills to drive organizational effectiveness and oversee the cost effective implementation of the operating plan.

· Recognizes, initiates and manages change that impacts the work group/department.

· May manage Business Intelligence vendors.

Leader of assigned Business Intelligence function(s).
- Partners with senior leaders in development of strategic plans for assigned function(s).
- Responsibilities focus on Business Intelligence function(s).
- Accountabilities focus on assigned business, with view of broader organization.
- Accountable for driving implementation of operational plans for assigned Business Intelligence function(s).

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience required.
Typically has a minimum of 10+ years- experience in Descriptive Analytics, Business Analysis and/or Information Delivery or related fields.
5-7 years of management experience.
5+ years of project management leadership experience.
Thorough knowledge of Business Intelligence functions (multiple or concentrated knowledge of particular function).
Thorough knowledge of Business Intelligence systems applications/ programming languages needed for assigned functional focus.
Experience with geo-spatial and third party data sources
Experience with advanced visualization
Experience working on broad/business-wide projects or initiatives.
Experience working across functional areas within organizations.
Thorough Knowledge:

Possesses advanced knowledge of subject matter in order to solve unusual as well as common work problems and advise on technical matters and to serve as a resource to organization.

JOB SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: (List job specific technical skills/competencies that are required by the job.)
- Ability to Interact effectively with others across functions and levels within organization
- Ability to think strategically
- Ability to consider others- ideas seriously and accept feedback .
- Builds and maintains credibility with others
- Skilled at analyzing problems and making decisions.
- Advanced leadership skills including ability to:
- Leverage Differences
- Manage in participative manner
- Develop employees
- Manage change effectively
- Inspire others and promote a vision
- Understand and navigate organization
- Align resources to accomplish key objectives.
- Understand perspectives of different functional areas within Information Management..
- Advanced skill/competency level: demonstrates advanced knowledge and ability; can apply the competency in new or complex situations.
- May guide other professionals.

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.

Nearest Major Market: Hartford

Job Segments: Business Intelligence, SAP, Strategic Planning, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Technology, Strategy

No agencies please.

Thank you so much for your interest!

I would love to forward your credentials to the next level, but in order to do so...

Please write back with your availability to interview and to start, the reason you are leaving your present situation

OR the reason for leaving your last position, along with your minimum SALARY and the status of your eligibility to work in the United States?

** Where do you live NOW and is your location commutable to anywhere in the Hartford, Connecticut area – if not, are you open to relocation?

Also, write back with the following:

SUBMIT the number of years of experience /brief explanation of that specific experience in each of the following:

· Experience working in property & casualty (or other) insurance companies

EXPERIENCE SPECIFICALLY IN

· Business Intelligence (which specialties? How long for each?)

· Geospatial Technology

· Integration of 3rd Party geospatial data

· Business Intelligence

· Business Analysis

· Information Delivery

· Business Performance Analytics.

· Business Intelligence

· SAP (what modules?)

· Strategic Planning

· Business Analyst

· Project Manager

· Technology

· Strategy

· Descriptive Analytics

If interested, please email your updated resume in MSWord "doc" format to:

ruthiep@bellsouth.net

Ruthie Powell, Senior Sourcing Specialist for Travelers Insurance

http://www.travelers.com/

Ruthie Powell

Senior Sourcer/Recruiter

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