Pacific Life · 2 days ago
VP, Technology Planning and Execution
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $295K/yr
15+ years expPacific Life is committed to leveraging technology to enhance business partnerships and operational efficiency. They are seeking a VP, Technology Planning and Execution to lead the execution of an enterprise digital strategy, drive innovation, and ensure alignment across divisions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Hiring Manager
Denise Davey
Responsibilities
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
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact transformation programs
Guide teams from vision to delivery, championing agile operating models and continuous innovation
Architect and integrate enabling strategies for organizational design, operational effectiveness, and workforce development
Drive process optimization and performance management
Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to ensure accountability, transparency, and measurable value realization
Oversee and govern the integration of other functional transformations (e.g., People Experience) into the technology organization and across the enterprise
Collaborate with business, HR, and technology partners to drive change, adoption, and stakeholder engagement
Develop executive level and board materials for strategic communications
Advance organizational maturity in product and program management, platform operations, and strategic planning
Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and cross-functional collaboration
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in financial services or similarly complex, regulated industries
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
Paid Time Off
Holiday Schedules
Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Program
401k savings plan with company match
Additional contribution regardless of participation
Company
Pacific Life
Pacific Life Insurance is an insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
2022 (19)
2021 (14)
2020 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.44B2025-09-03Debt Financing· $750M
2025-06-18Debt Financing· $688.57M
Leadership Team
Howard Hirakawa
Senior Vice President and Fund Advisor Operations
Joe Krum
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Global Institutional Investment Group
Recent News
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