Head of Emerging Technology

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Boston, MA
Hybrid
176K-232K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love.
The Role
Lead and execute research programs on emerging technologies, develop project roadmaps, collaborate with teams, mentor staff, and drive business value.
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The Opportunity
MassMutual is at the forefront of innovation in the financial services and insurance industry. Our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive business growth sets us apart. We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary leader to join MassMutual's Research & Development (R&D) organization as the Head of Emerging Technology. In this key role, you will be responsible for defining and executing a research program on the development and adoption of next-generation capabilities in emerging technology. This program will span augmented and virtual reality, sensors and IoT, blockchain, and similar nascent capabilities.
The Team
The Research and Development organization is focused on delivering transformational change for MassMutual and its clients, financial professionals, and policyholders. We are a team of data scientists, engineers, social scientists, and product and project managers committed to innovation. We value creativity, courage, and accountability as well as our close partnerships with academia, government agencies, and the broader fintech community.
The Impact:
  • Establish and lead a research program spanning advanced and emerging state of the art topics in domains such as blockchain, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and IoT.

  • Develop roadmaps for projects and pilots and ensure their successful and timely completion.

  • Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture and the broader technology team to develop long-term strategies and roadmaps, including cost-benefit analysis and current state implications

  • Partner with senior leadership to ensure alignment of research initiatives and company strategy

  • Work across business stakeholders to identify relevant, high impact use cases to implement new technologies to drive business value

  • Collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams across MassMutual to translate findings into actionable business opportunities

  • Design and analyze experiments, conduct their execution and report on results, findings and learnings as appropriate.

  • Disseminate findings to internal and external audiences through a variety of media, including interactive visualizations, reports and presentations

  • Attract, develop, and retain a high performing team of engineers and scientists

  • Mentor junior team members, manage financials, and stay on top of emerging technologies and methodologies

The Minimum Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related disciplines

  • 7+ years of relevant research experience.

  • 3+ years of experience in managing engineering or research teams

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new concepts, methods, and technologies

  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

The Ideal Qualifications
Financial Industry knowledge
Strong publication history in area of expertise
Demonstrated ability to translate research into business impact
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the Research and Development team
Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
Salary Range: $176,400.00-$231,500.00

Top Skills

Augmented Reality
Blockchain
Iot
Sensors
Virtual Reality

What the Team is Saying

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“The culture here is great, especially if you’re a dev or into tech — there are tons of growth resources available to you. MassMutual does a great job of serving customers while also encouraging employees to think outside the box and innovate.“
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The Company
HQ: Springfield, MA
6,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1851

What We Do

Since 1851, MassMutual’s commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. This is why we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We’re people helping people.

Together, we’re stronger.

Why Work With Us

MassMutual has the financial security and stability of a 170+ year old company, with the culture and energy of a startup. We work every day with the customer front of mind to build the best digital experience in the industry.

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