Sr. Business Analyst

## Sr. Business Analyst Apply:
On-site 4 days a week:
Newport Beach CA-700:
Omaha NE-6750:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
R17704
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* Job Description:

** Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better.

Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Sr Business Analyst – Product Portfolio Management & Governance to join our Product Development team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE.As a Sr Business Analyst – Product Portfolio Management & Governance, you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by supporting the governance, portfolio management, and execution of Product Development’s initiatives. You will support the execution excellence of the Product Development product portfolio through governance coordination, portfolio reporting, stage gate administration, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role serves as a key point of coordination across Life and Annuity Product Delivery Teams, helping to ensure consistent execution, informed-decision-making, and continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle.

How you’ll help move us forward:

Portfolio Operations & Coordination
* Coordinate Product Development portfolio activities across Life and Annuity projects
* Establish and administer product portfolio schedules, milestones, and dependencies
* Track action items and risks early to ensure timely decision-making and execution
* Facilitate recurring governance meetings and clear communications across teams and stakeholders

Stage Gate Governance
* Support administration of the Product Development Stage Gate process and framework
* Coordinate gate reviews, approvals, and required documentation
* Monitor compliance with stage gate requirements and governance standards
* Assist with continuous improvements to governance processes and templates

Executive Reporting & Portfolio Insights
* Prepare executive dashboards, reports and presentation material
* Consolidated project updates and communicate portfolio health
* Identify reporting trends and escalate potential risks

Process Improvement & Documentation
* Act as process champion and leader for new stage gate and governance framework – find opportunities for iteration
* Drive adoption of standardized processes and templates to improve efficiency, transparency, and audit readiness

Cross-Functional/Project Management Support
* Serve as the central coordination point across Product Development, aligning Pricing, Product Delivery and key stakeholders to support timely execution and clear ownership
* Coordinate end-to-end deliverables, requirements, clarifications, and feedback loops across Product Development and key stakeholders to ensure needs are understood, addressed, and documented

The experience you bring:
* 5 years of business analysis, project coordination, or portfolio management experience
* Strong communication and facilitation skills with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
* Ability to track and manage progress across multiple projects, deliverables, and priorities
* Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Copilot, One Note, Teams, SharePoint, Project, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as additional project management tools such as Planview or Smartsheet What makes you stand out:
* Proven experience…