Data Architecture/Ontology Lead

Data Architecture/Ontology Lead

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Data Architecture/Ontology Lead to play your part in that transformation. It's an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Data Architecture

At AIG, technology is at the heart of everything we do, from underwriting risks to processing claims. The Information Technology team equips our colleagues with the latest tools to complete their work efficiently and with the highest standards of excellence. The team is responsible for shielding the company's systems from security risks, while designing technology strategies that enable AIG's businesses to achieve their goals. AIG's Information Technology functions include enterprise architecture, software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, and technology risk and compliance.

How you will create an impact

A manager level role that oversees and works on end-to-end execution of data architecture and data modeling/ontology creation for several large or mid-sized business applications for multiple geographies and/or mid-sized programs. Also oversees components of larger data architecture projects/programs -- more specifically:

• Creates and manages the reference architecture, associated artifacts, data models, ontologies, and design principles for the information layer.
• Defines and drives information lifecycle management for area of responsibility, particularly the management of data architecture features, user stories and tasks associated with business application delivery.
• Meticulously documents Data Architecture systems and processes updates;
• Takes the lead and responsibility to educate every onboarding team member on needs and importance of following Data Governance standards, and involving the Data Architecture team early in the analysis and development process.
• Partners with project teams to design, create, and re-use enterprise information assets, services, infrastructure, and business systems. Collaborates with solution architects, internal stakeholders, and external peer groups to drive benefits through knowledge sharing. This includes working closely with Product Owners and Engineers to deliver business applications.
• Strictly complies with the processes and procedures for ensuring data security and privacy compliance with information policies and practices. This includes ensuring that the data architecture supports the any regulatory, legal, or internal reporting for data security and privacy compliance.
• Works with Data Office Data Governance team to ensure the processes and procedures for data quality, integrity and "fit-for-purpose" process and procedures are being adhered to.
• Ensures practices enable advancements in business performance. This also includes the capture of metrics supporting the data architecture goal of faster delivery with greater quality.
• Monitors and analyzes new market and industry developments for potential applicability to business needs.

As a leader, you are specialized into multiple sub-functional data domain areas:

• Ontology/Data modeling: Conceptualize and design ontologies and data models.
• Reporting and Analytical data assets: Conceptualize and design Data assets and data interfaces including Warehouses and Marts.
• Data Integration: Identify and prescribe solution specific means and tools for data integration.
• NoSQL: Prescribe, design, and implement assets with NoSQL, Document DB, Graph DB and other technologies.
• Master Data: Manage MDM data design across all mastered data domains.
• Reference Data: Manage Reference data design across all data domains.
• LLM/AI: Understand and design data architecture and ontologies that support our enterprise standards around ontology/AI design.

What you will need to succeed

• Minimum of Bachelors, Preferred Master or Ph.D degree in a relevant field
• Demonstrated ability to leverage and mentor project/initiative teams and develop junior resources
• Possesses thought leadership in the area of Data Architecture with the ability leverage this knowledge to communicate and influence others at a peer and senior levels

Ready to solve bigger problems? We would love to hear from you.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what's most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security-as well as your professional development-to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us - across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of belonging

We're committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other's talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG's greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to

Functional Area:

DT - Data

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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