VP, IT Data & Analytics, Reporting and Analytics

VP, IT Data & Analytics, Reporting and Analytics (2500002I) Position Summary VP, Reporting & Analytics mission is to establish a Data-as-a-Product practice in Allied World, drive the design and delivery of data products aligned with Allied World’s strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and great product delivery leader with ability to bring together business leaders, technology leaders and partners to: Identify critical data products that drive business value Create product roadmap and release plan Manage delivery of those products through agile practices Ensure delivered data products enable expected business value Deliver actionable insights to support data‑driven decision making across the business VP, IT Data & Analytics, Reporting and Analytics – will play a critical part in Allied World’s Data & Analytics Team led by the Chief Data Officer. Key Responsibilities Delivery Data Solutions – What and Why Strategy and Roadmap: Develop and execute the data product strategy, vision, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals. Reporting & Business Intelligence: Prescribed time frames and funding parameters; assist in project support and resource planning. Customer and Product Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of customer and product needs, serving as the voice of the business to the technical team and ensuring traceability between requirements, features, and user stories. Well Informed Stakeholders & Users – Who Lead monthly “Data Products Review” with each senior stakeholder and provide transparency on all data engineering initiatives. Influence and motivate the 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 data engineering aspects are effectively managed. Grow the Agile Practice at Allied World – How Accountability: Take personal accountability to getting this done as per our commitments. Transparency: Clearly provide visibility and communicate regularly on how we are progressing on any deliverable. Cost Effective: Look for opportunities to be a cost‑effective product organization by thoughtfully leveraging solutions, technology partners, and on‑site and off‑shore expertise. Culture: Nurture an environment where the team can thrive in creativity to incubate new innovative technology/solutions that have practical and positive impact on the business. Qualifications Skills and Requirements At least 5 years of relevant experience in product ownership, business analysis, or data‑centric activities, with a preference for experience in the insurance industry. 8+ years of experience in reporting, business intelligence, or analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Technical Skills: Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Cognos, Qlickview) and analytics tools. Proficiency in data technologies such as data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes, cloud‑based analytics platforms (AWS, Databricks, Azure), and programming languages (Python, R, SQL). Familiarity with AI‑powered analytics and automation tools. Business Acumen: Strong understanding of the insurance industry and business objectives, and ability to develop data strategies that align with business goals. Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and ability to articulate complex data concepts into actionable insights. Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science, Data & Analytics or related field. Agile Product Owner Certification is highly preferred. Benefits Health, Dental and Disability Insurance. Company match 401k plan. Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Allied World