The Travelers Companies, Inc

Sr. Director, Product Architecture

The Travelers Companies, Inc • $161K — $266K *
Hartford, CT 06106Hybrid
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in technology-related field or equivalent with 8-10 years of architecture experience
  • Strong knowledge of modern technologies like AWS Cloud and Microservices
  • Extensive leadership experience influencing enterprise-wide technology decisions
  • Proven track record of mentoring architects and engineers through large-scale initiatives
  • Familiarity with the insurance industry and its technology landscape

Responsibilities

  • Lead one or more architecture teams within a business unit
  • Define target state technology architecture and strategic roadmaps
  • Identify and capitalize on technology advances for the enterprise
  • Execute technology proof of concepts to validate architectural solutions
  • Drive platform modernization for Management Liability and Cyber products

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage from day one for employees and eligible family members
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% of eligible pay, plus annual contributions toward student loans
  • Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid holidays
  • Access to a wellness program offering resources and counseling services
  • Encouragement to volunteer, with matching gift and rewards programs
Full Job Description
Job Category

Technology

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range
$161,400.00 - $266,300.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Travelers is seeking a Sr. Director, Architecture to join our organization as we grow and transform our Enterprise Technology Solutions organization. Our Architects are responsible for designing and guiding the technology vision that enables business transformation, specializing in creating enterprise-wide solutions that bridge current capabilities with future possibilities. This strategic position requires expertise in cloud-native technologies, APIs, AI/ML, and emerging platforms to establish scalable architectures where business applications can evolve and thrive. The ideal candidate orchestrates the technical strategy that empowers development teams - defining target states, creating technology roadmaps, and establishing architectural frameworks that accelerate innovation while maintaining standards and governance. As the essential bridge between business strategy and technical implementation, this role directly impacts organizational agility, system integration, and the enterprise's ability to rapidly adapt and scale technology solutions across the business landscape. As a leader, you will provide visionary leadership that inspires architectural excellence while mentoring talent and fostering collaboration. You will strategically align enterprise architecture capabilities with business objectives, effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, and make architecture-driven decisions that optimize technology investments. Success requires balancing deep architectural expertise with business acumen while creating an environment where teams feel empowered to innovate and deliver architectural solutions that advance Travelers' digital transformation initiatives.What Will You Do?
  • Scope:
  • Responsible for leading one or more architecture teams within one or more segments or domains for a single business unit.
  • Technical Execution:
  • Define target state technology architecture and roadmaps.
  • Ensure alignment of initiatives to target state, enterprise standards and business objectives.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to capitalize on technology advances through analysis of key industry and technology trends to assess potential impact on the enterprise.
  • Define and lead technology proof of concepts to ensure feasibility of new technology architecture solutions.
  • Responsible for leading an architecture team within Bond and Specialty Insurance division.
  • Define and execute the strategic architecture roadmap for platform modernization of Management Liability and Cyber products.
  • Drive a cohesive domain architecture and integration strategy (for APIs, Events, Agents) across Product, Underwriting, Pricing, and Specialty Cyber domains.
  • Drive continuous technology transformation and modernization, including to minimize technical debt.
  • Strategic Accountability:
  • Provide thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principles and technology modernization.
  • Collaborate with and influence leadership within Technology and Business to develop architecture priorities and direction to enable business imperatives.
  • Optimize talent strategy to ensure proper mix of resources. Proactively attract, develop, engage, and retain high performing talent. Set clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and hold talent accountable. Promptly address performance issues.
  • Ensure proper alignment of team skills with technology direction and execution proof of technologies.
  • Prepare and deliver communications to convey architectural direction.
  • Drive strategic relationships and champion buy-in.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
  • Technical Expertise & Education:
  • Bachelor's in technology related field or equivalent, with 8 to 10 years of architecture experience.
  • Advanced level architecture and recent hands-on strong engineering experience with modern technologies.
  • Successful execution of complex, large scale technology strategies and initiatives.
  • Strong architecture and recent hands-on engineering experience with modern technologies like Guidewire, AWS Cloud and Microservice-based architecture.
  • Successfully architected large scale technology initiatives.
  • Leadership & Influence:
  • Extensive leadership experience with a proven ability to influence enterprise-wide technology and business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of mentoring technology architects and engineers, as well as leading large, cross-functional teams to achieve strategic outcomes. They should demonstrate the ability to align multi-team goals and architectural strategies with the organization's mission while effectively balancing long-term planning with day-to-day operational priorities. Advanced leadership skills are essential, including the ability to coach and develop talent, foster collaboration across engineering and business units, and drive innovation through knowledge sharing and empowerment. This individual will be a visible, trusted leader who inspires and motivates teams to deliver transformative business and technology results.
  • Strategic & Business Acumen:
  • Extensive experience working an agile operational model.
  • Advanced experience supporting transformational change. Able to adjust plans, priorities and strategies in response to changing circumstances.
  • Insurance technology experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of value creation and business capability models.
  • Strong knowledge of the insurance industry.
  • Strong experience identifying and analyzing current/future problems and opportunities, valuating information to understand root causes, and exploring alternative solutions for effective decision-making.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve mutually responsible results.
  • Extensive experience exercising sound judgment, making decisions and committing to a position.
  • Advanced and effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.


What is a Must Have?
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in education and/or work experience.
  • 7 additional years of architecture/software engineering experience.
  • 2 years of technical leadership experience.


What Is in It for You?
  • 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.


About The Travelers Companies, Inc

Travelers is an insurance leader, committed to keeping pace with the ever-changing needs of their customers and anticipating their needs for the future. There is no stronger testament to their dedication to protecting customers from loss than their continued innovation and ability to transform their industry. In fact, from the first-ever auto and space travel policies and hybrid car discount, to the 2009 founding of The Travelers Institute for public policy, their history of advancements has propelled their company—and their industry—towards ever higher standards for customers. Travelers is a company that works hard at the science of what they do: they analyze information, process perspectives and measure results to create the best combination of products and services. They work equally hard at customer service and how they interact with the people whom they do business. Over the years, they've strived to earn their customer's loyalty by continually improving their abilities to listen and respond to their needs.

The Travelers Companies, Inc Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Travelers Companies, Inc, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with a company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

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At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we offer a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Whether you're seeking a position in management, customer service, underwriting, or IT, we have a place for you. Our commitment to professional growth means we provide unparalleled career advancement tools and leadership training to help you climb the ladder of success.

Internship Programs: A Gateway to Employment

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Culture and Benefits

At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, networking, and innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other's professional and personal growth. The benefits at Travelers are comprehensive, designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including health, wellness, and continuous education.

Hiring Process: What to Expect

Our hiring process is straightforward and transparent, designed to find passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. From the initial application and resume submission to the interview, we ensure that every candidate is treated with respect and given a fair chance to demonstrate their capabilities.

Career Development and Training

We believe in nurturing talent and providing our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our career development programs include professional training, diversity training, and skills enhancement workshops. These resources are tailored to foster innovation and empower our employees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

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Learn more about The Travelers Companies, Inc
Size
30,800 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1853
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$32 billion
NASDAQ
TRV
* Ladders Estimates

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