Corporate Vice President, Portfolio Manager
About The Position
The Corporate Vice President, Strategic Operations will serve as a strategic thought partner and execution leader to the SVP & CIO, Foundational Business - Tech (FB-Tech). This role combines chief of staff, planning lead, and portfolio manager responsibilities to drive strategic operations, business planning, and initiative execution across the Foundational Business (FB) technology organization. The CVP will orchestrate FB-Tech's operating rhythm, ensure alignment of the technology roadmap with business priorities, and manage the FB value stream portfolio to deliver measurable outcomes for New York Life.
Requirements
- 10-15+ years of experience in technology strategy, product/portfolio management, consulting, or strategic operations, preferably within financial services or insurance.
- Proven experience as a Chief of Staff, Strategy Lead, Portfolio Manager, or equivalent role supporting senior technology or business executives.
- Strong understanding of technology delivery in Agile or product-centric environments, including value stream concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder portfolios and drive prioritization in resource-constrained environments.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complexity into clear, executive-ready narratives and materials.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable with financials, metrics, and scenario analysis.
- Track record of influencing senior leaders and driving outcomes without direct authority.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in life insurance, annuities, or related financial services domains.
- Prior experience with value stream funding, product operating models, and large-scale transformation programs.
- Familiarity with portfolio and work-management tools (e.g., Jira, ADO, Clarity, etc.).
- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Technology, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Chief of Staff to the SVP, Foundational Business - Tech
- Planning - Strategy, Roadmap & Governance
- Portfolio Manager - FB-Tech Value Stream
- Strategic Operations & Communication
Benefits
- We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs.
- employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
