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Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Corporate Services/Other

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

$135,700.00 - $223,900.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

In this role you will be a part of the future strategy practice within Enterprise Innovation team. As Director of Innovation you will drive strategic initiatives, explore emerging trends, and shape the future of our business. This leader will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing strategic perspectives, and fostering a culture of innovation in a fast-paced environment with many unknowns. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, storytelling, communication, and research capabilities, along with experience in strategy, consulting, and the P&C insurance industry (3-5 years).

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to **shape the future of innovation** within a leading enterprise, drive strategic initiatives, and work closely with top executives and industry leaders. If you are passionate about **research, strategy, storytelling, and innovation** , and thrive in an environment of ambiguity and fast-moving challenges, we invite you to apply.

What Will You Do?

Strategic Innovation & Thought Leadership

+ Explore, build, and articulate perspectives on future trends, leveraging methodologies such as **Clues & Hunches, Future Scenarios & Implications, and Objectives & Key Results (OKRs).**

+ Lead market assessments and create **white papers, research reports, and strategic viewpoints** on industry shifts and innovation opportunities.

+ Define goals and assess innovation velocity, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.

+ Develop and communicate compelling narratives around innovation, utilizing **storytelling techniques** to engage key stakeholders.

Research, Ideation & Experimentation

+ Conduct and manage **trend research, insights gathering, and competitive analysis** to support business and product leaders in decision-making.

+ Lead **future trend and ideation sessions** , consolidating insights from **executives, management committees, Subject Matter Expert, and industry partners.**

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

+ Facilitate discussions and drive alignment among **senior executives, business leaders, and cross-functional teams** on emerging trends and strategic bets.

+ Present research findings and recommendations in a way that influences decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.

+ Lead internal training, workshops, and coaching sessions to embed innovation practices and methodologies within teams.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

+ **MBA or Master's degree** in a relevant field.

+ **7+ years of experience** in strategy, innovation, or consulting.

+ Expertise in **design thinking, lean startup, agile, Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD), Outcome-Driven Innovation (ODI),** and other innovation methodologies.

+ Experience leading teams and driving cross-functional initiatives in a corporate setting.

+ Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.

• **What is a Must Have?**

+ **Bachelor's degree** in business, marketing, economics, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.

+ **5+ years of experience** in strategy consulting, innovation, market research, product management, or related fields.

+ **3+ years of experience** in the **P&C insurance industry** with a strong understanding of industry dynamics, financials, and products.

+ Proven experience in **creating narratives, storytelling, and communication strategies** to drive innovation and influence stakeholders.

+ Ability to **thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment** and adapt to changing business needs.

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.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email ([email protected]) so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/ .