Corporate Vice President - Portfolio Manager

New York Life•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the ETS portfolio by driving planning, prioritization, funding alignment, governance, and reporting across a broad set of technology initiatives. The position enables leadership to make informed decisions, maintain alignment to business priorities, and ensure consistent execution across the portfolio.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in technology strategy, portfolio management, consulting, or strategic operations
Experience in a Chief of Staff, Strategy Lead, Portfolio Manager, or similar role supporting senior leadership
Strong understanding of Agile and product-based delivery models
Experience managing complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders and teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex topics for executive audiences
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Proven ability to influence, coordinate, and drive outcomes across teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in life insurance, annuities, or financial services
Experience supporting product operating models, portfolio funding, or large-scale transformation efforts
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), or Clarity

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end management of the ETS portfolio, including demand intake, prioritization, funding, and execution tracking
Maintain visibility into a large technology budget and ensure alignment of investments to business priorities
Develop materials and analysis to support trade-off decisions across initiatives, platforms, and teams
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to gather updates, clarify priorities, and maintain alignment
Maintain a current view of portfolio activity, including proposed, in-flight, and completed initiatives
Support roadmap development by translating leadership direction into structured plans and milestones
Track key performance indicators, delivery progress, and outcomes to identify risks and inform next steps
Coordinate portfolio governance routines and forums to enable clear decision-making and accountability
Manage the organization’s operating rhythm, including staff meetings, steering committees, and planning cycles
Provide regular reporting on portfolio health, including delivery status, financials, risks, and dependencies
Identify and highlight areas where funding, capacity, or sequencing adjustments are needed
Track cross-team dependencies and drive follow-up to ensure alignment and timely execution
Support strong financial discipline through consistent planning, reporting, and governance practices
Partner with the CIO and leadership team to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans
Identify risks, gaps, and execution challenges early, and develop recommendations for leadership
Support annual and multi-year planning processes, including strategic planning, budgeting, and portfolio reviews
Coordinate across Technology, Product, Operations, Finance, and Risk teams to maintain alignment
Develop clear, concise materials for leadership updates, including presentations, dashboards, and decision documents
Ensure consistent communication of priorities, roadmap updates, and progress across the organization
Partner with stakeholders to tailor messaging for different audiences
Support continuous improvement of the ETS operating model, planning processes, and ways of working
Standardize governance, reporting, and planning routines to improve transparency and consistency
Identify opportunities to improve execution speed, quality, and delivery discipline
Promote accountability, transparency, and data-driven decision-making across the portfolio