VP, Technology Planning and Execution

Job Description 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, youll play a key role in Pacific Lifes growth and longterm success by shaping and executing a forwardlooking technology strategy that drives innovation, business value, and operational excellence. The role requires close collaboration with crossfunctional teams working together in a highly collaborative, crossfunctional environment focused on transformation and continuous improvement. The team is structured for agility, scalability, and enterprisewide impact. This hybrid position reports directly to the Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) and is a member of the technology senior leadership team. How Youll Help Us Move Forward Enterprise Strategy & Alignment: Define and evolve the enterprise technology strategy in partnership with executive leadership. Translate business imperatives into technologyenabled outcomes, ensuring alignment across divisions and functions. Transformation Leadership: Lead crossfunctional teams to deliver highimpact 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 crossfunctional collaboration. The Experience You Bring 15+ years of experience in technology strategy, enterprise transformation, or digital leadership. Proven success leading crossfunctional teams and delivering strategic change at scale. Deep understanding of modern technology operating models, AI/ML, cloudnative platforms, and data ecosystems. Exceptional communication, executive influence, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience in financial services or similarly complex, regulated industries preferred. Success Metrics Execution of enterprise technology strategy with measurable business impact. Integration and elevation of organizational capabilities. Delivery of transformation initiatives on time, within scope, and with realized value. Be at the forefront of technology transformation, shaping the future of our enterprise and driving meaningful change. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and operational excellence, we invite you to apply. Base salary range: $240k - $295k Base Pay Range The base pay range noted represents the companys good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay. Your Benefits Start Day 1 Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and were committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, weve got you covered. Prioritization of your health and wellbeing 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 EEO Statement Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company. #J-18808-Ljbffr