VP, Technology Planning and Execution at Pacific Life

Newport Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in technology strategy, enterprise transformation, or digital leadership
  • Proven success leading cross-functional teams and delivering strategic change at scale
  • Deep understanding of modern technology operating models, AI/ML, cloud-native platforms, and data ecosystems
  • Exceptional communication, executive influence, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience in financial services or similarly complex, regulated industries preferred

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the enterprise technology strategy in partnership with executive leadership; translate business imperatives into technology-enabled outcomes, ensuring alignment across divisions and functions
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact transformation programs; guide teams from vision to delivery, championing agile operating models and continuous innovation
  • Architect and integrate enabling strategies for organizational design, operational effectiveness, and workforce development; drive process optimization and performance management
  • Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to ensure accountability, transparency, and measurable value realization
  • Oversee and govern the integration of other functional transformations (e.g., People Experience) into the technology organization and across the enterprise
  • Collaborate with business, HR, and technology partners to drive change, adoption, and stakeholder engagement; develop executive level and board materials for strategic communications
  • Advance organizational maturity in product and program management, platform operations, and strategic planning; foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Enterprise Strategy
Technology Strategy
Digital Transformation
Agile Methodologies
Organizational Design
Transformation Leadership
Operating Models
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Pacific Life

About Pacific Life

Newport Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1868Year Founded
$189.4MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition in annuities market from companies like Prudential and MetLife.
Potential financial exposure from significant real estate investments.
Integration challenges with Selerix could affect customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Pacific Life partners with T. Rowe Price for innovative Lifetime Income solutions.
Recognized as a top community-minded company, enhancing brand reputation and trust.
Real-time integration with Selerix improves benefits administration accuracy and efficiency.

Upsides

Lifetime Income solution attracts clients seeking secure retirement options.
Enhanced annuity products offer flexibility and growth, increasing product attractiveness.
Strong real estate financing position opens more sector opportunities.

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