Pacific Life · 17 hours ago
AVP Technology Ecosystem & Partnership
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$240K/yr - $295K/yr
12+ years expPacific Life is seeking an energetic AVP, Technology Ecosystem & Partnership for its Workforce Benefits division. The role involves leading technology strategy, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing engineering and architecture to drive transformative results and business growth.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Serve as a pivotal technology leader, partnering with the CIO and executive team to shape and execute a forward-looking technology strategy that accelerates business growth and transformation
Leads through ambiguity, adapts strategies in response to evolving priorities, and inspires teams to embrace change as a source of innovation and competitive advantage
Architect and evolve technology roadmaps, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with both current and future business needs
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering insights on emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovation opportunities that drive competitive advantage
Own and nurture strategic partnership with core system providers
Negotiation and management of contractual agreements
Develop and influence long-term roadmaps
Oversee the end-to-end technology ecosystem, from initial design and prototyping through delivery, optimization, and ongoing innovation
Partners with the Engineering Excellence function to embed best practices in SDLC, DevSecOps, and site reliability engineering, ensuring that technology platforms are secure, scalable, and resilient
Establishing and continuously elevating standards for engineering practices, operational reliability, and delivery quality
Lead experimentation and rapid prototyping efforts, fostering a culture of innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies
Oversight of quality assurance standards from build through delivery
Ensure architectural discipline and alignment with business objectives, prioritizing initiatives that deliver measurable impact
Drive the successful execution of technology initiatives, balancing speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness to deliver transformative results
Maintain oversight of IT operations and projects, ensuring commitments are well-planned, resourced, monitored, and transparently reported
Collaborate across the organization to proactively identify and resolve resource constraints, enabling high performance and agility
Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing technology team, cultivating a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability
Invests in talent development, mentorship, and succession planning, ensuring the team is equipped to deliver on current and future business needs
Participate in leadership competency programs and ongoing professional development is expected
Attract, recruit, and mentor top talent, championing diversity, inclusion, and professional growth
Provide organizational management for personnel and budget, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities
Upholding the highest standards of ethical leadership, transparency in decision-making, and accountability for results
Fosters a culture of trust, open communication, and continuous improvement, ensuring that all voices are heard and that feedback is actively sought and acted upon
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in technology engineering, architecture, or solution delivery, ideally within financial services or insurance
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Demonstrated experience with vendor management, especially large-scale cloud-based solution providers
Proven ability to apply architecture and systems-thinking to create and maintain a state-of-the-art technology ecosystem
Ability to balance technical depth with business acumen
Proven ability to design and implement scalable architectures and lead Agile development teams
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience in digital transformation, cloud, DevSecOps, and emerging technologies
High energy, entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for driving results in a fast-paced environment
Leadership experience with cross-functional teams; ability to coach, mentor, and inspire
Preferred
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
Charismatic leader who embraces a culture of trust, transparency, and innovation
Employee benefits experience
Benefits
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
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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2023 (16)
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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, Fund Advisor Operations
Joe Krum
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Global Institutional Investment Group
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