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The Hartford · 1 day ago

AVP Strategic Initiatives Priority Business

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $269K/yr

8+ years exp

The Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference and helping others achieve their goals. They are seeking an AVP of Strategic Initiatives for Priority Business to lead the execution of growth strategies, ensuring alignment and optimization across various functions to support small- to mid-size business markets.

Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the PBLT and sales and relationship management stakeholders, to deliver on small- and mid-sized business growth objectives

Ensure PB strategic capabilities and offering are identified and integrated into future EB department roadmaps; specifically around partner connections maintain competitive and differentiated list of quote, payroll, benefit administration, HRIS/HCM, and enrollment platforms required or emerging to create the desired PB experience

Articulate the PB journey via regular updates to senior leadership (SLT) and stakeholders, leveraging influencing skills to drive consensus and action

Articulate The Hartford’s PB experience and value proposition in partnership with marketing and sales teams

Intimately understand competitors’ value proposition to support PB positioning against competitors

Ensure collateral resonates with PB customers and distributors and meets the modern market needs

Represent PB with brokers, GAs, alternative distribution partners

Coordinate and orchestrate execution across departments, overseeing delivery of strategic objectives and execution paths

Design and maintain all PBLT goals, scorecard metrics, PBLT dashboard, and ensure accountability for results

Lead PBLT and overall program execution; facilitate PB leadership forums, including agenda setting, materials development, and decision-making

Identify dependencies, delegate at pace, and advocate for PB customer needs and roadblock removals

Oversee the design and implementation of change management strategies, including processes and technology trainings for each PBLT function, product offering evolution, and cultural alignment across EB departments

In partnership with PBLT, build and maintain PB’s programmatic detailed roadmaps with identification of dependencies, contingencies, pivot points and inclusive of offerings, processes, data, and models

Articulate the complex program in a digestible, actionable manner, preparing the EB organization for PB growth

Assist PBLT with staffing and skills, identify training/upskilling needs, and ensure EB departments are aligned with PB’s strategy

Partner with HR and PBLT with strategic workforce planning upskilling and talent needs

Mentor and develop PBLT to foster teams aligned with the needs of PB customers and brokers

Represent EB and PB in discovery of cross-segment opportunities and advance PB/SB cross-sell initiatives with P&C Small Business and other segments

Serve as an internal and external market-facing subject matter expert for EB’s Priority Business segment

Monitor the competitive landscape and present at industry events, stewardships, and related forums

Create written thought leadership pieces in partnership with marketing

Recommend and coordinate PBLT’s ability to implement process improvements to support PB growth and operational efficiency

Maintain the collective PBLT financial dashboard, monitoring sales goals, financials, and profitability, highlighting to PBLT needed strategy adjustments as needed to achieve business objectives

Lead PB non-technology strategic projects and M&A work (if applicable), coordinating cross-functional teams through diligence and integration

Qualification

Employee BenefitsGrowth StrategyFinancial ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipTechnology PlatformsMarket AwarenessStrategic ThinkingPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Required

Minimum 8+ years of relevant Employee Benefits experience, with at least 2 current or recent years in growth, innovation or transformation strategy in a large corporate setting

Demonstrated executive presence and followership leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels

Superior understanding of business vision and strategy, with a record of translating strategy into action and creating value propositions that resonate in market

Demonstrated ability to delegate at pace with proven results

Experience driving results partnering with sales, tech vendors, and market relationships (e.g., with GAs, producers, HR tech vendors)

Strong business acumen and financial management skills

Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills; experience with public speaking and thought leadership required

Experience with technology platforms desirable

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus

Willingness to travel as required (approximately 25% if based in Hartford, up to 35% if based elsewhere)