Hiring: Head of Data Solutions, FPRS/CSWM Company: Guardian Life Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:43:25 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Data Lakehouse, Databricks, Fivetran, Jira, Python, SQL About the job Experience: •15+ years of experience with an escalating competency in data and analytic solutions •3+ years working in an agile environment •3+ years of experience managing staff/teams, potentially (preferably) with geographically diverse teams, often organized on a product delivery basis (highly matrixed) •5+ years of experience with standard program management tools (such as JIRA, AgileCraft, ATIIM, etc.), as well as desktop collaboration/ideation tools (Sharepoint, MSOffice, OneDrive, Lucid, Draw.io, etc.) Required Skills: •This role will work closely with core FPRS/CSWM business value streams (e.g., distribution mgmt., shop, purchasing, service, claims, etc.) to define, shape, prioritize and lead the delivery and evolution of key data and information product (‘Products’) solutions supporting business objectives. •More specifically, this role will drive the capture and planning for new demand of features and/or enhancements to Guardian’s data Products as articulated by key business leaders from one or more key value stream and/or the respective FPRS/CSWM FP&A functional BI leader. •A key aspect of the role will be to balance the needs across value stream demands, soliciting/recommending priorities, and in turn, incorporating and aligning these priorities into a roadmap and plan for delivery, including resource planning (business SMEs, UAT participants, etc.), training, and activation in support of full value realization. •From a strategic management perspective, the role will bring a keen understanding of value stream processes, supporting applications and key data elements. •Moreover, the role will establish and nurture relationships with both value stream executive leadership, as well as functional and analytic SMEs in the value stream teams to keep a pulse on the latent needs and direction of the business. •Using these relationships, the role will anticipate future data needs, constantly updating and communicating the backlog of features to be addressed in the data/info product roadmap - all in close coordination with business partners in the FPRS/CSWM FP&A analytics team(s). •From an org management perspective, the Role will directly manage and grow a team of data product owners (DPOs). •These DPOs will be aligned with FPRS/CSWM value stream data products and will drive the execution of new build features/enhancements to their respective data products. Qualifications: •BS or BA required; MS or MBA preferred •Demonstrated capacity to document and capture business requirements in detail, including metric calculation logic, quality/timeliness expectations, analytic functionality, hierarchies, etc., as well as functional user journeys as they relate to data solutions •A client focus with strong verbal and written communication skills, able to manage multiple stakeholders and creatively align their interests, and able to lead workshops on ideation/requirements with little preparation •Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task and driving teams to meet aggressive delivery commitments •Proactive problem-solving and information research skills •Demonstrated capacity to manage/mentor earlier tenure and/or less experienced staff to help grow future leaders and deepen value stream knowledge on the broader team •Demonstrated capacity to accept change in stride, remaining flexible due to changing business needs/priorities •Natural ‘teacher’, able to coach business partners on optimal use of data assets to meet stated/latent business needs •Comfort with/knowledge of analytic tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, Databricks, SQL, etc. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!