VP, Technology Planning and Execution

Pacific Life•Newport Beach, CA

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Pacific Life, we are committed to embracing the incredible power and potential of technology to set ourselves apart from the competition, expand our business partnerships, deliver profitable growth, and improve our operational efficiency. Pursuing this commitment, we have kicked off a journey to revolutionize the way we deliver technology with the best possible technology vision, strategy, and talent that can empower Pacific Life for years to come. To realize these shifts and adopt our technology strategy fully, we are actively seeking a talented VP, Technology Planning and Execution leader to execute an enterprise digital strategy and operating model for our technology delivery. As VP, Technology Planning & Execution, you'll play a key role in Pacific Life's growth and long-term success by shaping and executing a forward-looking technology strategy that drives innovation, business value, and operational excellence. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams working together in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment focused on transformation and continuous improvement. The team is structured for agility, scalability, and enterprise-wide impact. This hybrid position reports directly to the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) and is a member of the technology senior leadership team.

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services or similarly complex, regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Strategy & Alignment: 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.
Transformation Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact transformation programs. Guide teams from vision to delivery, championing agile operating models and continuous innovation.
Organizational Design & Effectiveness: Architect and integrate enabling strategies for organizational design, operational effectiveness, and workforce development. Drive process optimization and performance management.
Governance & Value Delivery: Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to ensure accountability, transparency, and measurable value realization.
Functional Integration: Oversee and govern the integration of other functional transformations (e.g., People Experience) into the technology organization and across the enterprise.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business, HR, and technology partners to drive change, adoption, and stakeholder engagement. Develop executive level and board materials for strategic communications.
Capability Building: Advance organizational maturity in product and program management, platform operations, and strategic planning. Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

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