AI Acceleration Lead

We're actively seeking a talented AI Acceleration Lead to join our CMD team in Newport Beach, CA. As an AI Acceleration Lead you will coordinate GenAI initiatives, drive cross‑functional alignment, and turn complex inputs into clear plans, communications, and next steps. Responsibilities Support the identification, assessment, and shaping of GenAI opportunities by gathering use cases, conducting initial analysis, and helping prioritize work. Coordinate and support execution across AI initiatives, including project tracking, meeting facilitation, vendor coordination, and follow‑up actions. Partner with business, analytics, technology, and PMO teams to drive alignment, resolve dependencies, and support delivery across cross‑functional programs. Identify and communicate risks, issues, resource needs, and interdependencies, and help develop mitigation or resolution plans. Define, monitor, and report on success metrics and value realization in partnership with business stakeholders and program leads. Prepare clear, concise communications, leadership updates, presentation materials, and structured summaries to support decision‑making and program visibility. Qualifications Experience supporting AI programs, digital transformation, or analytics initiatives. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to translate between business and technical teams. Familiarity with GenAI concepts, enterprise AI platforms, and applied analytics. Comfort operating in complex, cross‑functional environments with evolving priorities. Experience as project and program management, or technical delivery, including managing complex initiatives from planning through execution. Experience in Financial Services and/or Life Insurance. Desired Attributes Strong business judgment and the ability to identify high‑value AI opportunities. Comfort with ambiguity, with a bias toward creating structure, clarity, and momentum. Cross‑functional influence and the ability to work effectively across business, analytics, technology, and PMO teams. Practical GenAI fluency, including understanding how AI tools, governance, and delivery considerations come together in an enterprise setting. A proactive, ownership mindset, with the ability to anticipate risks, drive follow‑through, and keep work moving. Understanding of Sales and Marketing processes and workflows is a plus. Distribution (Sales and Marketing) experience is a plus. Base Pay Range $152,010.00 - $185,790.00 Benefits Prioritization of your health and well‑being, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for you or 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 401(k) savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pacific Life