National Life
VP, Chief Technology Officer
$300K–$440K
Addison, TX +3 · Director · Full-time · Posted Feb 20, 2026
- Location
- Addison, TX
Montpelier, VT
Addison, TX
Montpelier, VT - Experience
- 20+ years of IT experience; 10+ years of IT leadership and business transformation in life and annuities. The posting separately states a minimum of 10 years of Life and Annuity IT experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related engineering or science field; MBA or master’s degree required.
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship is offered.
About the job
Leads modernization of National Life’s core insurance platforms and technology ecosystem, guiding enterprise transformation to support growth, innovation, and customer experience.
What you'll do
- Modernize core technology platforms and lead transformation across cloud, software architecture, delivery practices, analytics, machine learning, and AI.
- Set technology direction and operating models, align investments with business priorities, and manage internal teams and vendor relationships.
- Build organizational capability and continuous improvement, and communicate technology vision to business and executive stakeholders.
What they ask for
- 20+ years of information technology experience and 10+ years of IT leadership and business transformation work in the life and annuities business.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related engineering or science field.
- MBA or master’s degree.
- Demonstrated major technology transformation delivery, including a modern heavily cloud-based environment.
Nice to have
- Other certifications are preferred but not required.
- Success working in a heavily outsourced, globally distributed environment is cited as a strength of top candidates.
Pay
$300,000 — $440,000 USD base salary
Tools
cloud computing, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Agile, Lean Product Development, Lean Operations, Design Thinking
AI focus
Leads AI and machine-learning transformation, embeds AI into IT development operations, and identifies practical AI applications with responsible-use controls and human review.
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