Corporate Vice President - Strategic Program Manager

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

 

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

 

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities.  You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

 

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

 

Business Unit Overview

Our Agency distribution system is the lifeblood and key differentiator of New York Life, where dedicated individuals like you provide vital support to our field force and connect with clients, helping build lifelong relationships. As part of our team, you'll equip agents with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed and thrive. Your work helps foster financial security for countless individuals, shaping their futures and contributing to the growth of the business.

 

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic thinker to support key business initiatives, project management, and storytelling for internal and external strategy.   This role will work closely with the leadership Field Learning team to analyze trends, provide strategic recommendations, develop compelling presentations, and drive execution on high-impact projects. This role requires strong critical thinking, storytelling, and an ability to connect data-driven insights with business strategy.

                                                                                                                

What You’ll Do:

• Lead strategic initiatives by gathering insights, identifying opportunities, and driving execution.
• Develop compelling presentations and strategic decks for Field Productivity and Value Streams, effectively communicating business strategy and progress.
• Assist in project management by ensuring key initiatives stay on track and aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with leadership to align key projects with organizational goals and ensure seamless execution.
• Analyze market trends in Learning and Development and internal performance metrics to provide strategic recommendations that drive strategic decision making.
• Support cross-functional collaboration across Value Streams to ensure alignment across business units.
• Assist in prioritization of initiatives, ensuring focus on high-value projects.
• Help craft a compelling narrative around the strategy, vision, and competitive positioning
• Support team culture through planning and coordination of monthly and quarterly meetings within the Field Learning Organization

 

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, management or a related field and/or equivalent experience (MBA preferred but not required).
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills, with the ability to create compelling, executive-ready materials.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and influence decision-making.
• Experience in project management and the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making through insights and storytelling.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate cha