AVP, Information Technology & Strategy

Company: Pacific Life
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: March 19, 2020

Job Description:

Pacific Life is embarking on a multi-year initiative to invest in dynamic people and technology, ensuring a bright future for our customers and community. To support this process, we are looking for a skilled AVP, Information Technology and Strategy, to join our team in Lynchburg, VA. As AVP, Information Technology and Strategy, you'll play a key role in Pacific Life's digital and workplace transformation by providing leadership, guidance, and direction to IT teams across multiple sites to support all technology needs for Broad market division. You'll establish near term (1-3 year) plans and strategic goals to ensure broad market objectives are achieved, while developing and defining creative technology solutions to enable growth and operational efficiency across departments. If you're a self-starter who's able to drive agility in execution and ensure solutions are flexible for the future, and who thrives in a fast-paced environment, you're exactly who we're seeking. What You'll Do Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling business analysis, solution architecture, development, software testing, and support across all broad market technology solutions to enable broad market objectives (appx 75% of time) Help define and implement business priorities for broad market based on project prioritization Influence and execute the broad market project priority list. Collaborate with leadership across various divisions for synergies and best practices (appx 10% of time) Responsible for attracting, hiring, growing and mentoring individuals and leaders on the team and fostering an environment of engagement. Responsible for supplier relationship and contract management for IT function (appx 10% of time) Budget and track technology needs and expenses, look for opportunities to improve execution efficiency and reduce cost (appx 5% of time) Tech & Tools You'll Use Database systems [Oracle/MS SQL Server/MySQL], Application middleware platforms [WebSphere, JBoss, WildFly, MicroFocus], Integration [DataPower, MuleSoft, WebServices], Development [JAVA, .Net, PHP, Bash, Perl] Factors for Success 15+ years' experience leading IT teams with increasing responsibility & BS or higher education Background managing multiple technology areas including database systems, application middleware platforms, integration, development, support teams, and solution architecture Experience developing strategy for organizing team effectiveness Operate through influence in a "boundary-less" manner, leading technology teams to leverage skills and assets for maximum potential Certifications in one or more discipline: IT security [CISSP, other], enterprise architecture [TOGAF, other], and/or delivery methodology [ITIL, other] highly desirable Able 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 For more than 150 years, Pacific Life has offered innovative products and services including life insurance, annuities, and mutual funds, along with a variety of investment products, all of which provide The Power to Help You Succeed. We firmly believe each employee plays a part in our continued growth and success, and we pride ourselves in providing a work environment that is challenging, inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented. With a powerful past and a strong future, Pacific Life offers an environment where you're empowered to achieve your personal best. In return, we look to your passion and insight to help us grow. For additional company information, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.PacificLife.com.Join the Pacific Life team and watch your career grow! We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: --- Competitive salary and bonus program --- Medical, dental, and vision as part our commitment in investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees --- Two retirement savings plans: 401k savings plan with company match and Company Retirement Contribution (company-paid) --- Generous vacation time and holiday pay --- And much more!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. - provided by Dice

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