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Allied World

Head of Data Management

Allied World, Farmington, New York, United States,


Job Description - Head of Data Management (2400005J)VP, Head of Data Management

Location:

New York or New JerseyRole:

HybridTake the next step in your career with us.Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.Position Summary:The Head of Data Engineering mission is to modernize Allied World’s data engineering capabilities by building a state-of-the-art data marketplace, where Allied World’s critical data and analytics assets are effectively and efficiently managed. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and great engineering delivery leader with the ability to bring together product leaders, technology leaders, and partners to:Create a modernization roadmap for data and analytics platforms.Build a truly High Performing Data Engineering team.Enable agile data engineering and delivery practices.Ensure data and analytics technology capabilities are delivered effectively and efficiently.The Head of Data Engineering will report to the SVP, Chief Data Officer (CDO) of Allied World.Key Responsibilities

Delivery Data Solutions – “What and Why”

Consolidate existing technologies and find opportunities to optimize current data operations.Define next-generation data architecture and design patterns to meet Allied World’s growing data and analytics needs.Build a modern data repository to bring together all critical data assets.Build efficient data pipelines to integrate both internal and external data assets for analysis.Establish strong engineering practices around data ingestion, organization, analysis, and consumption layers.Partner with IT products, CISO, Infrastructure, Operations, and EA teams to ensure integrated, secured, data-centric, and globally supported solutions.Build a “High Performing Data Engineering Team” by hiring, mentoring, and empowering engineering expertise globally and through technology delivery vendor partnerships.Well Informed Stakeholders & Users – “Who”

Lead monthly “Data Engineering Review” with senior stakeholders and provide transparency on all data engineering initiatives.Influence and motivate business, data, and product leads to create a culture of delivery.Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, and Platform Engineering teams on all innovation and key technology initiatives to ensure effective management of data engineering aspects.Grow the Agile Practice at Allied World – “How”

Accountability:

Take personal accountability to fulfill commitments.Transparency:

Provide visibility and communicate regularly on deliverables progress.Cost Effective:

Look for opportunities to be a cost-effective engineering organization by leveraging solutions, technology partners, and expertise.Culture:

Nurture an environment where the team can thrive in creativity to incubate innovative technology/solutions with a positive business impact.Professional Experience / Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in leading data engineering teams for global organizations.Hands-on experience in building strong data pipelines, data warehouses, data lakes, and data hub solutions.Experience in migrating from traditional ETL/Data Warehouse capabilities to modern data and analytics platforms.Strong experience in leading modern cloud-based data platform capabilities (e.g., AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake).Experience in building and managing teams of data architects, data engineers, and data analysts (both FTE and consultants).Track record in partnering with multiple technology solution providers (onsite and offshore).Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills, including coaching and mentoring a top-tier engineering team.Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to convey results/outcomes to audiences at all levels.Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology and business environments.Experience in the Insurance Industry is a plus but not mandatory.Education:

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in MIS, Computer Science, Data & Analytics, or a related field.Working at Allied WorldOur team of over 1,400 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:Instant membership in the Allied World Family — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey.A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program.Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources.Global Presence:We are headquartered in Bermuda, with offices in various locations worldwide.Our Business:Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions.Allied World is an equal opportunity employer. Subject to applicable law, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.To learn more, visit awac.com, or follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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