VP, Strategy & Delivery Excellence

* Establish and lead the Strategy & Tech Foresight function to anticipate and prepare for emerging technology trends
* Partner with architecture and finance teams to evaluate and engage with key platform and service partner vendors
* Enable the development of technology roadmaps that balance innovation with operational stability and cost effectiveness
* Deep understanding of modern software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and methodologies
* Experience with agile, Dev Ops, and continuous delivery frameworks
* Strong background in enterprise architecture and technology strategy development
* Knowledge of emerging technologies and their business applications
* Experience with vendor management and strategic partnership development
* Develop and implement OKRs and KPIs (Single Pane) to measure genAI adoption, agile metrics, engineering metrics and outcomes toward achieving our SDLC+ benefits
* Partner with Finance to quantify benefits and ROI of delivery transformation initiatives
* Establish governance frameworks for tracking adoption and outcomes
* Coach and mentor teams on utilizing Single Pane visibility tools and methodologies
* Build and lead high-performing team across Strategy and Delivery Excellence functions
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration
* Develop talent pipelines and succession planning for critical roles
* Champion knowledge sharing through Chapters and Communities of Practice (CoP)
* Collaborate closely with enterprise architecture, finance, and business stakeholders
* Partner with SDLC+ value stream leader and team to ensure alignment and integration
* Work with persona leads to understand and address specific delivery needs
* Engage with executive leadership to communicate progress and strategic recommendation
* Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire large, diverse teams across multiple functions
* Strong change management and organizational transformation experience
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
* Experience building and scaling new organizational capabilities
* Track record of developing high-performing teams and leaders
* Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and ROI analysis
* Understanding of business strategy and ability to translate technology capabilities into business value
* Experience working with Finance teams to quantify and communicate benefits
* Knowledge of performance measurement and continuous improvement methodologies
* Experience in insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries
* Background in management consulting or strategy development
* Certification in relevant methodologies (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
* Experience with modern delivery platforms and tool chains
* Track record of successful vendor negotiations and partnership development
* MBA or advanced degree preferred
* 8+ years in senior executive roles with P&L or significant budget responsibility
* Proven track record of leading large-scale technology transformations
* Bachelor’s degree.
* 10 years of progressively increasing experience in Business/Program management/technology environment.
* ** Health Insurance**:
Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
* ** Retirement:
** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
* ** Paid Time Off:
** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
* ** Wellness Program:
** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional…