Project Portfolio Management Consultant

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.
Pacific Life is seeking a skilled Portfolio Management Leader to join our team in our Institutional Division in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE. This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the portfolio of projects and initiatives within the division, ensuring strategic alignment, robust prioritization and capacity management, and successful execution of high-impact initiatives. The Division Portfolio Manager will build a resilient, outcome-oriented portfolio operation, enabling predictable delivery aligned with divisional and enterprise strategic goals. This role does not have direct reports and is hybrid. We believe in empowering our employees to get work done both in and out of the office.

How you'll help move us forward:

Strategic Alignment & Roadmap Management

• Create and maintain plans that focus on important projects aligned with company and division strategic goals.

• Gather insights and performance metrics to provide a clear view of progress

• Works with the strategy team to connect project results to specific metrics, monitor, and report on the value created by projects.

• Lead prioritization efforts across all levels, using analytics to improve transparency and drive effective decision-making

Financial Governance & Resource Optimization

• Work with the divisional CFO to set up financial rules for early detection of issues and budget adjustments.

• Coordinates collection and assessment of resource capacity data, keeping forecasts updated and adapting to changes.

Portfolio Risk & Issue Management:

• Develop risk management plans with early warning systems for potential issues in meeting portfolio goals, using predictive tools and taking action.

• Lead processes to resolve issues quickly and keep the portfolio on track.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership:

• Act as the main point of contact between senior leadership, finance, strategy, project delivery, and cross-functional teams.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to enable quick decisions and adjustments.

The experience you bring:

• 10+ years of portfolio or large-scale program management experience, with an emphasis on governance and strategic alignment.

• Proven success in implementing proactive portfolio management frameworks within complex environments.

• Experience in sustaining portfolio health through adaptive decision-making and rigorous financial stewardship.

Analytical Skills

• Strong analytical skills focused on leading indicators, predictive metrics, and early risk detection.

Leadership & Influence

• Demonstrated ability to guide and drive data-informed decisions and influence cross-functional outcomes.

• Proficiency in executive communication and stakeholder engagement, with a record of effective collaboration.

• Skilled at building coalitions that foster accountability, transparency, and alignment with strategic priorities.

Tech & Tools You’ll Use

• MS productivity tools (i.e., MS Project, SharePoint, Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Visio).

• Agile, Hybrid, Scrum methodology, Project and Portfolio Management tools (i.e., Planview, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence).

The experience you bring:

• 4 Year Degree, or equivalent experience; project management certifications highly preferred.

• Outstanding meeting facilitation and communication skills (written, verbal, and visualizations to a variety of audiences), including the ability to influence others.

• Works well in a matrix environment; able to collaborate with team members and leadership; effective influencing and negotiating skills.

• Strong work planning, organization, and management skills; attention to detail; problem-solving to maintain target date delivery.

• Must be a self-starter, well-organized, effectively manage time, and adapt rapidly to new developments and changing priorities.

What makes you stand out:

• Project Management Certification

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Benefits start Day 1.
Your wellbeing is important. We’re committed to providing 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 a 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.

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.

$163,620.00 - $199,980.00

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

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.