Senior Director, Software Engineering (SDLC, GenAI)

OverviewWho 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 TechnologyCompensation OverviewThe 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 $149,600.00 - $246,800.00Target Openings 1What Is the Opportunity? The Personal Insurance Technology organization is seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead the SDLC+ initiative. This visionary leader will drive transformative change in how the organization builds, delivers, and scales software through strategic application of cutting-edge tools, including Generative AI, while fundamentally reimagining how teams work and collaborate. Beyond traditional engineering leadership, this role demands a thought leader and change agent who will identify opportunities across the entire software development lifecycle – from ideation through deployment. You/'ll drive organizational transformation through tooling and process innovation while empowering every role in the SDLC ecosystem via comprehensive education programs.What Will You Do?Strategic Leadership & InnovationPartner with AVP and VP of Software Engineering to develop and own the SDLC+ roadmapChampion engineering productivity initiatives that naturally expand to improve collaboration with product owners, designers, and other SDLC stakeholdersResearch and implement emerging technologies, with particular focus on Generative AI applications that benefit all personas of a product teamDrive iterative transformation, using incremental improvements to reimagine possibilitiesBuild the business case for SDLC+ adoption with measurable improvements in outcome deliveryOrganizational TransformationFoster a high-performance culture within product teams through SDLC+ principles of autonomy, ownership, and continuous learningDrive SDLC+ adoption across digital product teams through persona-specific enablement programsDevelop comprehensive education strategies including "train the trainer" programsBuild partnerships across disciplines to ensure alignment and drive adoptionManage vendor relationships and integrate third-party solutions where appropriateCreate and track SDLC+ maturity metrics to measure transformation progress across product teamsTeam DevelopmentBuild and lead a team of SDLC+ transformation experts who will embed with product teamsCreate robust talent pipeline with individual development plans aligned to organizational objectivesFoster a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvementProvide mentorship and unique growth opportunities to accelerate professional developmentPerform other duties as assignedWhat Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?Experience Requirements7+ years software engineering experience with 3+ years in senior technical leadershipProven track record leading transformation initiatives across diverse SDLC teamsExperience with Agile methodologies working closely with scrum masters, product owners, agile coaches, and their leadershipVendor management experience evaluating and integrating external solutionsDemonstrated success improving collaboration across all SDLC personasDelivery & Problem SolvingAbility to assess software development strategies across the organization and develop metrics for improvementCreates robust solutions serving all SDLC personas while maintaining 6 to 12-month forward visionDrives transformation through iteration, seeing opportunities where others see obstaclesTechnical & Domain ExpertiseDeep understanding of modern SDLC practices and diverse persona needsExpertise in Generative AI applications across different rolesAbility to translate business priorities into technology-aligned solutionsCommunication & LeadershipAdapts communication for diverse audiences from engineers to business-focused product ownersOperates with minimal direction, translating high-level outcomes into actionable strategiesBuilds internal networks to solve problems and develop credibility throughout the organizationCreates opportunities for others while sharing knowledge and driving organizational learningPreferred QualificationsExperience implementing Generative AI solutions across multiple personas in enterprise environmentsBackground in developer productivity, platform engineering, or DevOps transformationChange management experience with diverse technical and non-technical teamsThought leadership through speaking engagements, publications, or open-source contributionsWhat is a Must Have?Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or its equivalent in work experience.Five years of programming/development experience.One year of experience of technical leadership.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 PracticesTravelers 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 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-28