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, 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.

How You'll Help Us Move Forward:

• 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.

The experience you bring:

• 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.

• 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

You can be who you are.

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