Corporate Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Executive Operations Lead

Job Requisition ID: 94094

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

Strategic Initiatives & Executive Operations Lead

Role Overview

The Strategic Initiatives & Executive Operations Lead serves as a strategic partner to four Zone Senior Vice Presidents, driving execution across a portfolio of high-priority initiatives while owning the operating rhythm that enables consistent field performance.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. It translates enterprise and zone priorities into structured plans, manages a high-volume cadence of recurring deliverables, and ensures alignment across Home Office and Field leadership. Success in this role requires the ability to operate both as a strategic advisor and as a disciplined operator who delivers accurate, timely, and decision-ready outputs.

The individual balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution and will lead cross-functional initiatives related to field performance, while maintaining ownership of core reporting, planning cycles, and key field programs.

The role plays a critical part in enabling decision-making through data, insights, and structured communication, while driving consistency and coordination across senior leadership priorities.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Planning & Initiative Execution

· Partner with Zone Senior Vice Presidents to shape, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives aligned to enterprise and field objectives

· Translate business priorities into actionable plans with defined milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes

· Manage a portfolio of initiatives, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and trade-offs across competing priorities

· Lead cross-functional efforts tied to field performance

Operating Rhythm & Performance Management

· Deliver recurring business insights and materials, including:

o Weekly performance reporting

o Monthly business reviews and zone performance summaries

o Production, recruiting, and retention analytics

o Zone projections and planning materials

· Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all reporting outputs to support executive decision-making

Executive Communications & Leadership Enablement

· Develop executive-level presentations, briefing materials, and talking points grounded in data and business insights

· Coordinate leadership meetings, planning sessions, and key forums, ensuring clear agendas, materials, and follow-through

· Support senior leadership communications tied to strategic initiatives and business priorities

· Represent senior leadership in cross-functional settings and drive alignment across stakeholders

Field Programs & Business Execution

· Support the design, execution, and ongoing management of core field programs, including development, retention, and role evaluation initiatives

· Manage program rules, results tracking, and communication of outcomes to leadership

· Partner with field and Home Office teams to ensure consistent execution and adoption of programs

Strategic Events & Planning Forums

· Lead content planning and stakeholder coordination for select field events and forums, including national summits, partner meetings, and zone planning sessions

· Ensure events are tightly aligned to business priorities and drive actionable outcomes

Data, Insights & Tools

· Deliver analysis of business performance and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations

· Leverage dashboards, reporting tools, and tracking mechanisms tied to productivity, incentives, and performance drivers

· Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data integrity, and insight generation

What You’ll Bring

· 8–12+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or financial services

· Proven ability to support and influence multiple senior stakeholders in a complex, matrixed, fast-paced and demanding environment

· Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and navigate ambiguity

· Strong operational discipline with the ability to manage a high-volume cadence of deliverables with precision and accuracy

· Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and action

· Experience leading cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution

· Understanding of field operations, including recruiting, retention, and performance management preferred

· Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills

· Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint, with a track record of developing executive-level materials

Location

This role can be based in the NYC Home Office or in White Plains. Candidates will be required to travel between locations. 

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $160,000-$228,500 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.​

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Job Requisition ID: 94094