Head of Technology for Individual Retirement

Head of Technology – Individual Retirement Head of Technology for Prudential’s Individual Retirement business, reporting to the Head of U.S. Businesses Technology. Responsible for partnering with business to shape and execute the technological vision and strategy to drive innovation and efficiency across the division. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the technology strategy for Individual Retirement, ensuring alignment with overall business goals. Lead the Individual Retirement team of IT professionals to ensure successful delivery of large, complex, mission critical business and technology projects; ensure quality solutions are delivered on time and aligned to budgetary plans. Collaborate closely with Individual Retirement Senior Leadership Team, Chief Product Owners and Solution Architects to align technology initiatives with agile methodologies, ensuring efficient and responsive product development that meets business and customer needs. Oversee the design and development of scalable, secure, and reliable systems, ensuring that architecture supports both current and future business needs. Ensure the highest level of security for all systems, applications, and data, maintaining compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards. Capitalize on opportunities where data science can drive better business outcomes. Foster an environment where career growth and development are prioritized, nurturing an innovative and inclusive culture. Advance the team's development by investing in training and upskilling, ensuring proficiency in contemporary technical skills. Partner closely with Individual Retirement leaders to develop and drive a tech-focused agenda, ensuring technology optimally supports business objectives centered in growth, solutions, and customer obsession. Direct and oversee the design, planning, implementation, and maintenance of products and platforms that support business operations and customer-facing applications. Help determine capital investment priorities and identify risks for technology initiatives to maximize business outcomes. Manage the technology budget, optimizing resource allocation. Serve as a thought leader in technology trends, providing insights and recommendations to senior leaders within the business, U.S. Businesses division, and broader Global Technology and Operations organization. Build strong relationships across the technology community to help identify opportunities for cross-business collaboration. Qualifications & Experience Applicants should have proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry. Experience required includes: Driving application rationalization efforts end‑to‑end (opportunity identification, value articulation, business case creation, disciplined retirement of legacy applications). Strong knowledge of current and emerging technologies, focusing on digital transformation, data, and AI. Lead and motivate high-performing teams. Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, influencing stakeholders at all levels. Managing budgets and technology investments. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in data security and privacy. Technical skills in application architecture, software‑defined infrastructure, cloud enablement, and technical transformation, especially for insurance companies. Experience leading large hybrid teams in a highly matrixed environment. Successful record of developing and executing strategic and tactical systems plans with internal stakeholders. Proven experience managing Agile teams. Executive‑level vendor management skills, delivering value at fair cost. Ability to balance enterprise imperatives with business priorities and maintain a strategic long‑term view. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Benefits Market competitive base salaries, with yearly bonus potential at every level. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences such as parental and military leave. 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). Company‑funded pension plan. Wellness programs with up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of wellbeing items. Work/Life Resources to support parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. Education Benefit to finance traditional college enrollment and accredited certificate programs. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of lower of two prices after one year of service. Eligibility for discretionary annual incentive program. Equal Opportunity Employer Prudential Financial, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD)