AVP, Life Insurance Administration

Job Description

Job Description :

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse new talent to ensure we continue to innovate and strengthen relationships with our policyholders.

That’s why we’re actively seeking a AVP, Life Insurance Administration to join our team and take part in our people-first culture.

As AVP, Life Insurance Administration you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by providing leadership, guidance, and direction to IT teams across multiple sites to support all technology needs for product (NPI, current product support, and TPA) across Life Insurance Platforms.

While joining the IT leadership team, you’ll be leading the team with a growth minded approach toward supporting divisional transformation goals while supporting and influencing the enterprise one-company view.

If you’re a strong leader with the right technical experience and business acumen, you’re a great fit for this role. Technical capabilities aside, if you’re a mission-driven self-starter who’s comfortable with ambiguity, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative culture, you’re a perfect fit for Pacific Life.

Here, we believe you should be given the time, space, and trust to do your best work your way. As part of our transition toward a more digitally oriented, inclusive and employee-focused company, we’re opening this role to candidates near Newport Beach, CA;

Omaha NE or Lynchburg, VA as well as those looking to work 100% remote.

How you will move us forward :

• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling system analysis, solution architecture, development, third-party supporting platforms, and support across CMD Life Insurance product administration systems solutions to enable CMD objectives (appx 75% of time).
• In partnership with Product Tax Compliance and Product Design leaders, ensure the IT Product team acts with a strong sense of ownership over their 1st line Product Tax Compliance responsibilities and establishes the necessary technical expertise / skillsets, processes, and tools.
• Help define and implement business priorities for product domain based on project prioritization. Accountable for influencing and executing the product roadmap priority list.

Collaborate with leadership across various divisions for synergies and best practices. (appx 10% of time)

• Responsible for supplier relationship and contract management for IT product systems. Responsible for attracting, hiring, growing and mentoring individuals and leaders on the team and fostering an environment of engagement. (appx 10% of time)
• Budget (appx 10-15MM) and track technology needs and expense, look for opportunities to improve execution efficiency and reduce cost. (appx 5% of time)

The experience you bring :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15+ years’ experience leading IT teams with increasing responsibility.
• Background managing multiple technology areas such as administration platforms Cyberlife, Vantage, FAST, etc , database systems MS SQL Server, DB2, MySQL , application middleware platforms .

NET, JBoss, WildFly, MicroFocus , integration MuleSoft, WebServices , development .Net, JAVA , support teams, and solution architecture.

• Experience developing strategy for organizing team effectiveness.
• Operates though influence in a boundary-less manner, leading technology teams to leverage skills and assets for maximum potential.
• Prior experience in an architecture or strategy role is highly desired.
• Ability to balance multiple demands from multiple departments to manage capacity, budget, and scalability to meet business objectives.
• Ability to manage and influence across, up, and down reporting hierarchy
• Experience using strategic sourcing partners / vendors in the effective delivery of IT Services

At Pacific Life, the work we do matters. That’s why you’ll find those who work passionately each day to drive our company forward enjoy job security, flexible scheduling and great opportunities for career growth.

If you’re seeking a thriving career doing the type of meaningful work that’s all too rare at a Fortune 300 Company, you’re the perfect cultural fit for our team.

Base pay range : $215,000 - $260,000

Base Pay Range :

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting.

The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location.

Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs.

Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

Generous paid time off options including : Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement :

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, M / F / D / V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.

To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.