Chief Data Officer (MA or REMOTE)

Chief Data Officer

Our technology organization is seeking a Chief Data Officer to join our growing team in Worcester, MA Corporate Headquarters, or remote work location consideration.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is a strategic senior leader responsible for defining and driving Hanover's enterprise data strategy and governance. Reporting to the EVP, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, the CDO sets the vision for how data is collected, governed, and leveraged to create competitive advantage and fuel innovation. This role collaborates with other leaders in the organization to ensure our data is accurate, accessible, secure and actionable within a defined data taxonomy that enables advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration.

As a key member of the technology leadership team, the CDO influences enterprise-wide decision-making and continues the advancement of the company's Data Culture. By collaborating with the different business-led D&A teams, the CDO will drive the data standardization and governance to strengthen the organizational capability.

Through trusted and collaborative relationships and purposeful engagement, the CDO inspires others and leads through influence to create meaningful impact.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

• Establish and enforce a comprehensive governance framework, including policies for data quality, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Break down organizational and technical data silos to enable easy data access and business insights needed in the ever-changing P&C industry through the establishment of a defined data taxonomy.
• Enable the building and maintenance of a modern data eco-system that supports advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning while ensuring compliant standards of data usage.
• Attract, coach, and develop a talented, diverse team while strengthening organizational capability and team dynamics.
• Lead through influence by building trusted and collaborative relationships with leaders and teams across the enterprise, inspiring strategy aligned work, and engaging stakeholders with purpose and clarity.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, influencing resource allocation, technology investments, and business priorities through data insights.
• Represent Hanover in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and data innovation partnerships to shape external perceptions and stay ahead of emerging trends.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY :