Assistant Vice President - Data Analytics – AI Enablement - Remote

Symetra is seeking an Assistant Vice President to join a fast-growing team of builders inside our Data Analytics organization, the AI Enablement team! This team’s goal is to accelerate AI adoption across the company in two ways: by building shared platforms, tooling, and patterns that let other teams effectively integrate AI into their workflows, and by shipping AI-powered applications for the most important use cases.

About the role

As a senior leader, you will be responsible for a major part of what we build. You'll lead cross-functional teams, with the exact scope shaped around your strengths and what the team needs as we grow. You'll set strategy and own delivery for your area, partner with the business and IT, and stay technical enough to lead builders.

What You will DoOwn the strategy, roadmap, and business impact for your part of AI Enablement including key performance indicators and return on investment.

Lead several teams and the managers who run them.

Partner with senior leaders across the organization to translate AI into plans and roadmaps for technical and non-technical audiences.

Use good judgment on when to apply AI vs a simpler solution, and stay close enough to the technology to guide builders.

Grow leaders and stay close to the work to guide technical decisions and uphold high standards.

Why Work at Symetra Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:“If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!”

- Cindy J. G., Sr. Product Owner"Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you lure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst What we offer you Benefits and Perks We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees.

Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and xible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements

Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays

Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching

Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview Compensation Salary  Range: $188,500 - $314,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program and long-term incentive plan

Who You AreA seasoned leader with 12+ years of experience running data, analytics, or engineering function(s) and owning strategy.
3+ years of proven experience leading, mentoring and developing technical teams.

A track record of delivering AI or analytics solutions with real, measurable business impact.

Significant technical depth in data science and AI.Strong executive presence: you build trust with senior business and IT leaders and bring others along.

Hands-on with AI: fluent with AI coding agents and modern AI (LLMs, RAG, and the like).Experience standing up or scaling an AI or advanced-analytics function a plus.

Experience shipping AI or ML products (LLMs, RAG, evaluations) at scale a plus.

Change leadership expertise.

High School Diploma required, bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

Travel:

Required Training & Professional Development All newly hired people leaders with direct reports are required to complete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra’s corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.

Reasonable Accommodations Symetra is committed to providing equitable access to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable…