Head of Product Engineering

Pacific Life
Charlotte, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

Pacific Life is seeking an accomplished product engineering executive to lead the technology landscape for the Workforce Benefits Division (WBD). The role is accountable for building and evolving the technology landscape that powers growth and exceptional experiences for WBD. The leader will own the design, build, and evolution of capabilities spanning quote-to-claim, customer digital experiences, integrations, and partner-facing solutions.

What You Will Do

The Head of Product Engineering will translate business and product strategy into outcome-driven engineering roadmaps, delivery plans, and measurable success metrics. They will own end-to-end product engineering delivery and production outcomes across WBD value streams, ensuring reliable, secure, compliant, customer-ready solutions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior business and technology leaders. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and product-centric delivery leadership, with a proven success leading teams at scale in a highly regulated industry and complex matrixed organization.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and product-centric delivery leadership
  • Proven success leading teams at scale in a highly regulated industry and complex matrixed organization
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior business and technology leaders
  • Deep expertise in modern application development, integrations, and digital platforms
  • Experience in insurance, financial services, or similarly regulated industries strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
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