Genworth · 17 hours ago
Director of Technology Strategy & Performance
Lynchburg, Virginia
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGenworth is a company that empowers families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. The Director of Technology Strategy & Performance will lead strategic planning and execution across the IT organization, ensuring alignment and high-quality delivery of executive-level materials and reporting.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and maintain a multi‑year strategic roadmap for the technology organization
Act as a subject‑matter expert in industry and technology trends; advise leadership on opportunities and risks affecting the internal technology strategy
Partner with IT Leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, deliverables, and measurable outcomes
Serve as a change leader across IT and the business; coach key stakeholders on communication, escalation pathways, and change management approaches
Partner with key business stakeholders to actively stay aware of internal pain points, market trends, and evolving external regulations and policies which could impact IT governance, ways of working, services, and products
Lead the continued refinement and communication of executive-ready Future-Proof Technology Strategy for Technology Management and Board materials, including hosting and facilitating strategy working sessions
Serve as an internal SME with the business units and enterprise functions - leading analytical efforts, framing problems, identifying insights, and producing data‑driven recommendations
Report and present key strategies to relevant leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and direction
Design and manage the operating cadence for the IT organization, including planning cycles, performance reviews, and governance forums
Aggregate critical insights across technology domains (infrastructure, data, apps, security, IT operations) to provide the CIO and IT leadership team with a concise, strategic view of priorities, risks, and key decisions
Ensure follow‑through on commitments, action items, and cross‑functional initiatives, driving execution discipline across IT
Ensure consistency and quality of KPIs, performance narratives, and technology‑aligned business outcomes presented to the CIO and other executives
Directly responsible for IT financial operations and reporting (FinOps) and coordination with enterprise Finance regarding IT financial performance
Lead annual multi-year investment planning for IT in coordination with the IT leadership team and their respective business units and corporate functions
Partner with business units and enterprise teams to understand strategic needs and translate them into actionable IT solutions
In partnership with Enterprise Communications, facilitate executive‑level communication plan, ensuring clarity of decisions, priorities, and progress on key initiatives
Represent the CIO and IT department in management committees and enterprise forums
Primary point of contact and partner with support functions such as PMO, Sourcing, and Finance
Qualification
Required
5+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, PMO/portfolio leadership, or Chief of Staff roles supporting CIO, CTO, COO, or similar executives
Demonstrated success building executive‑level materials for C‑suite and Boards
Experience working within or advising large IT organizations—preferably in financial services, insurance, or other regulated environments
Proven ability to drive strategic planning, organizational alignment, and complex cross‑functional initiatives
Exceptional ability to simplify complexity, synthesize large amounts of information, and identify the 'so what.'
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead large‑scale strategic sessions and senior‑level discussions
High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and ability to navigate competing stakeholder priorities
Strong understanding of enterprise technology functions, digital transformation, operating models, and portfolio management
Comfort interpreting KPIs and analytics across applications, infrastructure, cyber, data, and delivery teams
Ability to assess risks, evaluate tradeoffs, and create structured, data‑driven recommendations
Benefits
Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
Company
Genworth
Genworth is an insurance company that is dedicated to help people secure their financial lives, families, and futures.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450.1M2018-03-07Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2016-10-23Acquired
2016-10-09Post Ipo Equity· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Thomas J. McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Michael S. Laming
SVP Human Resources
Recent News
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