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Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own.

We're actively seeking a talented VP, Head of Life Operations to join our CMD Operations department in Omaha, NE, Charlotte, NC or Newport Beach, CA.
As a VP, Head of Life Insurance Operations you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by leading and optimizing all operational functions related to life products.

How you'll help move us forward:

• Owning the end-to-end operating model, from demand planning to delivery and post-sale support.

• Leading a large cross-functional team responsible for all operational aspects of the Life business, building and developing a high-performing team with robust succession planning. (Customer Service, Operations Account Management, Work-force planning, Claims andInforce.)

• Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer-centricity that is in alignment with Pacific Life values and behaviors.

• Developing and executing a comprehensive communication strategy that ensures clarity of vision, priorities, and progress across all levels of the organization.

• Establishing and monitoring KPIS (e.g.Straight-through processing and error rates) andmanage QBRs/MBRs and service-level commitments.

• Proactively engaging clients to meet or exceed expectations for Life Operation.

• Translating customer feedback into operational improvements, driving a VOC-to-action pipeline.

• Managing departmental budgets, ensuring expenses align with productallowables.

• Coaching and mentoring the team to deliver high-quality customer engagement and superior support forinforcetransactions.

• Collaborating with the Transformation lead to define the vision, goals, and integrated roadmap for Life customer and employee experience transformation.

• Driving launch readiness and lifecycle operations for new products or enhancements.

• Collaborating across CMD with product, sales, marketing, SMS, and peer operations leaders to ensure successful support throughout the product lifecycle.

• Championing adoption of advanced technologies such AI-driven processing and AI-driven conversational IVR.

• Maintaining compliance with industry regulations (FINRA, State Regs). Managing risk and business continuity (vendor risk, key-person risk, etc.).

The experience you bring:

• Strategic thinking, cross-functional influence, confident communication, and crisis/escalation management.

• 10-15+ years inLife Operations/Supply Chain/Customer Success.

• FINRA Series SIE, Series 6, and state insurance licensing.

What makes you stand out:

• Extensive experience in Life Insurance operations across the entire product lifecycle.

• Deep understanding of Life Insurance business complexities and their application to provide superior ongoing operational support.

• Proven experience in developing, managing, and leading large cross-functional operations teams.

• Demonstrated ability to create visions, strategies, and roadmaps that achieve goals and outcomes.

• Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functionalleaders andtechnical teams through-out CMD and the enterprise.

• Exceptional skill in working with and analyzing user metrics, turning insights into actionable performance improvements.

Base Pay Range: $250k-$300k

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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

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

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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.