AVP, Discovery & Definition Practice Lead

Travelers

. Own enterprise standards, tools, and practices defining what gets built from opportunity framing through requirements and definition of ready .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $153,700 - $253,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product ownership and agile delivery, with a strong focus on establishing enterprise standards and operationalizing quality practices. Proficient in integrating AI-augmented workflows and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.

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Product OwnershipAgile DeliveryAI-Augmented WorkflowsUser Story MappingCommunity of Practice Leadership

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Hard Skills

User Story MappingJobs-To-Be-Done FrameworksBDD/ATDDDefinition Of Ready/Done StandardsAgile DeliveryScrumKanbanSAFeEnterprise Standards InfluenceUpstream Quality Standards

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCoachingPeople LeadershipCollaborationSystems Thinking

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsProduct Management ToolsDelivery Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreeMBAMS In Technology Management

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Capability ProgramCommunity Of PracticeCross-Functional AccountabilityValue Stream PerformanceOutcome-Based Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own enterprise standards, tools, and practices defining what gets built from opportunity framing through requirements and definition of ready
Establish and operationalize measurable upstream quality standards across software, data, and AI-driven solutions
Partner with Experience Design, Business Analysts, and Product Owners to create a cohesive upstream lifecycle
Own Product Owner craft standards, role maturity models, and capability-building across all lines of business
Develop learning pathways and onboarding frameworks for Product Owners
Embed systems thinking and outcome-based practices into Product Owner workflows
Integrate AI-augmented discovery and definition workflows into enterprise practice
Champion AI literacy and tooling adoption across the product and discovery community
Evaluate, pilot, and scale AI tools that improve upstream delivery quality and speed
Work with Product Owners, Circle and Value Stream leaders, Experience Design, and the Technical Design & Build Lead
Serve as enterprise authority on upstream quality and influence across a matrixed organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree — MBA, MS in Technology Management, or equivalent
10 or more years of progressive experience in product ownership, business analysis, or agile delivery
3 or more years in a senior enterprise role with cross-functional accountability
Demonstrated experience influencing enterprise standards or practices without direct authority
Deep proficiency in structured requirements practices including user story mapping, jobs-to-be-done frameworks, BDD/ATDD, and definition of ready/done standards
Experience building or leading a Community of Practice, Center of Excellence, or enterprise capability program
Working knowledge of AI-augmented product and delivery workflows, with ability to assess, pilot, and scale tooling
Fluency across Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, with judgment to adapt them
Proven ability to connect discovery and definition work to business outcomes, OKRs, and value stream performance
3 years of Agile delivery experience
5 years of business and/or technology-related experience
2 years of experience as a coach
2 years of people leadership/management experience or equivalent
In-depth knowledge of one or more business units
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
Travelers does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance from the first day of employment for employees and eligible family members
401(k) dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contributions for student loan payments
Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
Minimum of 20 days paid time off annually
Nine paid company holidays
Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, caregiving support, free professional counseling, and health coaching
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program