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DXC Technology · 8 hours ago

Market Growth Leader - Life and Annuity Insurance (L&A)

DXC Technology is a leader in providing enterprise-level solutions, and they are seeking a Market Growth Leader for Life & Annuity to drive growth in L&A software and business process services. This role will involve strategic planning, market positioning, sales enablement, and cross-functional leadership to enhance competitiveness and client outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Define and lead the long‑term growth strategy for L&A software and BPS, ensuring alignment across corporate functions, business lines, and geographic delivery organizations
Provide direct leadership and guidance to senior leaders across Product, BPS, Sales, Delivery, and Marketing; foster a high‑performance culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Champion technology adoption (AI, analytics, automation, cloud) to improve competitiveness, speed-to-value, and client outcomes
Own market positioning and narrative for L&A policy administration and surround capabilities (e.g., new business, underwriting, claims, distribution, billing, data & analytics)
Lead portfolio strategy across software and BPS, including AI-enabled surround solutions that enhance operational efficiency and differentiation
Inform product roadmaps via market and client insights; ensure offerings address current and emerging L&A needs
Design and execute go‑to‑market strategies, value propositions, pricing/packaging, and ecosystem positioning for L&A solutions
Equip field teams with sales playbooks, competitive battlecards, demos, reference architectures, use cases, and ROI/total economic impact models
Co-develop executive-ready pitches and strategic proposals for priority accounts; support pursuit strategy and deal shaping
Produce thought leadership and executive narratives on market trends, growth themes (e.g., product modernization, digital distribution, claims transformation), and regulatory developments
Track L&A market dynamics, competitor moves, regulatory shifts, and M&A to inform investment priorities and portfolio bets
Lead analyst engagement and customer communities (Product Advisory Groups, User Groups, Customer Advisory Councils) to build market visibility and credibility
Serve as an executive sponsor for strategic clients; influence C‑suite agendas and co-create transformation roadmaps
Build and manage strategic partnerships (technology alliances, data/AI partners, system integrators) that extend solution value and reach
Ensure exceptional client satisfaction, measurable outcomes, and reference ability
Own growth and profitability objectives for the L&A portfolio; oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
Establish and track KPIs (ARR, bookings, pipeline velocity, win rates, gross margin, retention/renewals)
Identify and mitigate business risks; ensure regulatory and contractual compliance across offerings and geographies
Identify and assess inorganic growth levers (M&A, partnerships); lead diligence and post‑merger integration for portfolio fit, synergies, and go-to-market acceleration
Develop international market-entry strategies, including localization, channel/partner models, and regional growth plans
Drive complex, global initiatives across business units and regions; establish governance, OKRs, and operating cadences
Provide work direction and mentorship to emerging leaders and cross-functional teams, scale best practices and repeatable plays

Qualification

Strategic planningMarket developmentFinancial analysisTeam leadershipLife & Annuity knowledgeAI/ML technologiesData analyticsCloud technologiesProactive mindsetLeadership certificationsExceptional communicationAdaptabilityTeam-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Finance, Technology, or related discipline) or equivalent experience
12+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategy, product/portfolio leadership, P&L ownership, or commercial leadership—including 4+ years leading growth initiatives for enterprise software and/or BPS
Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, market development, team leadership, financial analysis, and executive stakeholder engagement
Continuous learner who stays current on insurance industry trends and enabling technologies (AI/ML, data analytics, cloud, API ecosystems, automation)

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree
Background in Life & Annuity (preferred), with familiarity across insurance operations, economics, and value drivers; knowledge of adjacent markets (P&C, Reinsurance, Distribution) a plus
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to interpret and communicate performance metrics and business cases
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to distill complex topics into executive-ready insights and narratives
Experience working in matrixed, global environments; low‑ego, team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable
Willingness to travel for internal and client-facing engagements
Additional language fluency beyond English is a plus
Relevant certifications in leadership, product management, or corporate development are advantageous

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Employee wellness
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off

Company

DXC Technology

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DXC Technology is an IT and consulting services company that offers insurance software, security, and application development services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$755.01M
2025-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $755.01M
2017-04-03IPO

Leadership Team

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Raul Fernandez
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Kaveri Camire
SVP and Chief Marketing Officer
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