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 Sr Business Analyst – Product Portfolio Management & Governance to join our Product Development team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE.
As a Sr Business Analyst – Product Portfolio Management & Governance, you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by supporting the governance, portfolio management, and execution of Product Development’s initiatives. You will support the execution excellence of the Product Development product portfolio through governance coordination, portfolio reporting, stage gate administration, and cross-functional collaboration. This role serves as a key point of coordination across Life and Annuity Product Delivery Teams, helping to ensure consistent execution, informed-decision-making, and continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle.
How you’ll help move us forward:
Portfolio Operations & Coordination
Coordinate Product Development portfolio activities across Life and Annuity projects
Establish and administer product portfolio schedules, milestones, and dependencies
Track action items and risks early to ensure timely decision-making and execution
Facilitate recurring governance meetings and clear communications across teams and stakeholders
Stage Gate Governance
Support administration of the Product Development Stage Gate process and framework
Coordinate gate reviews, approvals, and required documentation
Monitor compliance with stage gate requirements and governance standards
Assist with continuous improvements to governance processes and templates
Executive Reporting & Portfolio Insights
Prepare executive dashboards, reports and presentation material
Consolidated project updates and communicate portfolio health
Identify reporting trends and escalate potential risks
Process Improvement & Documentation
Act as process champion and leader for new stage gate and governance framework – find opportunities for iteration
Drive adoption of standardized processes and templates to improve efficiency, transparency, and audit readiness
Cross-Functional/Project Management Support
Serve as the central coordination point across Product Development, aligning Pricing, Product Delivery and key stakeholders to support timely execution and clear ownership
Coordinate end-to-end deliverables, requirements, clarifications, and feedback loops across Product Development and key stakeholders to ensure needs are understood, addressed, and documented
The experience you bring:
5 years of business analysis, project coordination, or portfolio management experience
Strong communication and facilitation skills with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to track and manage progress across multiple projects, deliverables, and priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Copilot, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint, Project, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as additional project management tools such as Planview or Smartsheet
What makes you stand out:
Proven experience in product development or delivery functions, preferably for Life and/or Annuity products
Experience with governance tooling, portfolio management systems, or Agile delivery frameworks
Familiarity with AI productivity, prompting and models
Experience building dashboards or executive reporting
Financial services experience especially with Life Insurance and Annuities
Continuous…