Corporate Vice President, Agency Communities National Program Management

Location: New York

Job Description

Requisition ID95185

Department Agency Job  Function Agency Location New  York,New York,United States Role Location Designation Hybrid - 3 days per week

Job

Requisition  Designation:
Hybrid - 3 days per week Agency Communities National Program Management Agency Culture & Communities

Role Overview New York Life is seeking a strategic and collaborative Corporate Vice President to lead national program management for Agency Communities across its network of approximately 12,000 agents and advisors in more than 100 General Offices.

Agency Culture & Communities strengthens the culture, connections, and communities that help agents and advisors thrive while supporting New York Life's goal of being the home of the best financial advisors. Through affinity groups, networks, and community experiences, the function creates opportunities for agents and advisors to build relationships, learn from one another, and connect through shared interests and experiences.

Reporting to the Head of Agency Communities, the Corporate Vice President will translate Agency strategy and business priorities into an integrated portfolio of programs, experiences, and community initiatives that strengthen connection, engagement, professional growth, and field success. This role will establish the governance, planning, resource management, and measurement disciplines needed to deliver a cohesive national portfolio aligned with Agency priorities and the evolving needs of agents, advisors, and field leaders.

This role serves as a critical link between Home Office and the field, bringing insights into planning, investment decisions, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do
• Lead the integrated planning, management and execution of the national Agency Communities portfolio, including affinity groups, field networks, and community-based experiences.
• Translate Agency priorities into an integrated operating plan, roadmap, and execution strategy.
• Establish governance, program standards, prioritization processes, and operating rhythms that drive consistency and accountability.
• Align programming with broader Agency initiatives, field priorities, and business objectives.
• Build strong partnerships with field leaders, community leaders, and Home Office stakeholders to ensure relevance and impact.
• Oversee portfolio planning, resource allocation, funding priorities, and execution support.
• Develop the Agency Communities measurement framework, including participation, engagement, experience, and outcome metrics.
• Analyze program performance and field feedback to inform investment decisions and improve results.
• Provide leadership visibility through regular reporting and portfolio insights.
• Partner with team members responsible for program planning and delivery.
• Represent Agency Culture & Communities across General Offices, national meetings, and field engagements.

Required Qualifications
• Significant experience leading complex programs, portfolios, field engagement initiatives, communities, or culture-related efforts within a large organization.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong program and portfolio management expertise, including governance, prioritization, resource planning, and performance measurement.
• Experience using data and insights to evaluate effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Exceptional relationship-building, stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams responsible for program delivery.
• Ability to travel regularly to General Offices, national meetings, and field events.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with in Agency, financial…