Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives – Organizational Change Management

Travelers

Senior Director leading strategic initiatives and organizational change management in AI & Emerging Technology for Travelers. Collaborating with leaders to develop and refine AI strategies and ensure successful adoption of technology.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,500 - $208,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and organizational change management (OCM) within AI and emerging technology contexts, with a strong focus on developing actionable strategies and fostering collaboration across diverse teams. Proven ability to lead complex projects, mentor professionals, and drive organizational transformation through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

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Strategic Planning ExpertiseOrganizational Change Management (OCM)Project Management ExperienceAgile MethodologiesStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementStrategic Roadmap DevelopmentBusiness AnalysisTechnology Strategy DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsFacilitation SkillsConflict Resolution SkillsMulti-Year PlanningBusiness Intelligence

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsCollaboration SkillsMentoring Skills

Industry Keywords

AI AdoptionEmerging TechnologyValue Stream ManagementChange ManagementOrganizational CultureLearning ProgramsHuman-Centered ApproachesCommunity of PracticeMatrixed OrganizationTrusted Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with leaders across the AI & ET organization and multiple lines of business to drive holistic strategic planning, ensuring alignment and integration across AI capability development and broader strategy & business planning activities.
Lead macro business analysis, strategy development and refinement, articulation of future AI and emerging technology capability needs, and assessment of conceptual ideas that feed into strategic execution.
Establish an engagement model with value stream leaders to drive more robust planning, initiative prioritization, resource planning, and strategic roadmap development in support of AI and ET priorities.
Build out management information reporting and planning functions to inform departmental planning, strategic decision making, and demonstrate organizational impact and value delivery.
Act as a subject matter expert in OCM, providing strategic guidance to business leaders navigating the organizational and cultural shifts associated with AI and emerging technology adoption.
Implement and embed the Travelers OCM framework consistently across the organization, ensuring AI and ET-driven changes are effectively managed and business goals are met.
Work closely with stakeholders at all levels to assess change impacts, manage expectations, and develop tailored strategies that prepare the organization for successful AI transformation.
Proactively identify risks to change initiatives and develop mitigation strategies that account for the unique dynamics of emerging technology implementation.
Champion responsible and human-centered approaches to AI adoption, helping employees and leaders build confidence and capability alongside new technologies.
Collaborate with business leaders to translate AI and ET strategic vision into actionable, engaging learning programs that build enterprise-wide AI fluency and change readiness.
Design and deliver learning experiences that address both the technical and behavioral dimensions of working in an AI-enabled organization.
Provide strong strategic leadership and execution focus, leading with a diverse and inclusive mindset and proactively engaging team members to reach their full potential.
Mentor and coach OCM and strategy professionals, fostering leadership, skill development, and knowledge sharing across the team.
Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure AI and ET initiatives are communicated effectively, with messaging that is clear, compelling, and tailored to diverse audiences.
Actively participate in the OCM Community of Practice to foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and enterprise capability building with a lens on AI and emerging technology.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
7 years of project management experience.
2 years of experience managing others and/or project teams.
Strong organization and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience developing multi-year technology strategies and roadmaps.
Experience working with advanced project-management methodologies and Agile principles.
Experience in developing strong, trusted partnerships with senior executives and constituent partners.
Ability to lead and inspire team members to achieve optimal results in a highly collaborative and matrixed organization.
Systemic thinker with strategic planning expertise, readily sees patterns and connections in a complicated environment.
Demonstrated ability to put strategic plans into action.
Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skillset.
Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Deep understanding and appreciation for business, business intelligence/analytics, and technology components of program/portfolio management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.