The Hartford

Director, Strategic Data Agile Product Management – Employee Benefits

The Hartford

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: HartfordConnecticutUnited States

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Salary

💰 $136,800 - $205,200 per year

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About the role

  • Lead product execution across Strategic Data ART(s), ensuring delivery aligns to EB data strategy, enterprise data standards, and business priorities.
  • Translate Strategic Data vision and multi‑year data domain roadmaps into executable Epics, Features, and prioritized backlogs.
  • Ensure strong backlog health, readiness, and prioritization discipline, partnering with Agile Product Managers (APMs) and Agile Product Owners (APOs) across all Value Stream teams.
  • Leverage emerging technologies to deliver data capabilities with pace—driving innovation through rapid iteration, automation, and scalable product design.
  • Guide ARTs in defining PI Objectives and linking delivery commitments to measurable business outcomes.
  • Develop product KPIs, value metrics, and reporting mechanisms to measure adoption, quality, and business outcomes.
  • Translate business strategy, customer insights, and operational needs into actionable product strategies.
  • Lead, develop, and coach a team of Agile Product Owners, and matrixed team members supporting enterprise programs, including data demand(s) from across EB Portfolio.
  • Own the ART‑level product backlog, prioritize based on value, and serve as escalation point for trade‑offs.
  • Partner with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Architects, Tech Leads, and Delivery Leads to ensure solutions align to the intended data product vision.
  • Promote consistent application of Agile principles, value‑based prioritization, and outcome‑oriented delivery practices.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in data product management, analytics, digital transformation, or related fields; EB experience preferred.
  • Proven experience leading Agile delivery at the program or ART level, with strong understanding of Agile product management practices (SAFe preferred).
  • Experience and proficiency with BI and analytics tools such as Tableau, ThoughtSpot, Power BI, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of data models, data architecture, and modern data technologies, including ingestion, integration, curation, and analytics enablement.
  • Strong communication, influence, and relationship‑building skills with functional and technical audiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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