CVP, Foundational Business Strategic Programs

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview

We’re seeking a strategic, execution-focused leader to shape how the Foundational Business (FB) translates strategy into action.

Reporting to the FB Chief of Staff, you will drive initiatives that bring FB’s priorities to life, connect employees to business outcomes, and ensure consistent alignment across teams. You’ll combine strategic insight and program delivery to make FB’s strategy tangible and actionable for all employees.

What You’ll Do

• Design and execute programs that strengthen understanding of FB’s strategy and demonstrate its impact in practice, ensuring complex objectives are translated into clear, actionable messages.
• Partner across FB and key partner areas, including Corporate Communications, HR, and other functions, to ensure business priorities are communicated consistently and compellingly across the FB.
• Measure and report program progress , providing insights and recommendations to assess impact and optimize approaches as needed.
• Drive strategic initiatives and develop high-impact materials (presentations, memos, and reports) that synthesize insights and support executive decision-making .
• Lead cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders , ensuring delivery excellence and alignment with FB’s culture and long-term strategic priorities.

• Collaborate across the FB Planning Team to integrate strategy, learning, engagement, and recognition initiatives into a cohesive employee experience.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, or communications , ideally within financial services or another complex, highly regulated industry.
• Recognized ability to translate complex strategies into clear, actionable plans that drive alignment and measurable business outcomes.
• Proven expertise leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior leaders to advance strategic priorities and strengthen organizational culture.
• Exceptional communication skills , with the ability to simplify complex concepts and engage diverse stakeholders .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and program management capabilities, using data to guide strategy and measure success .
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment in dynamic, fast-paced environments .

• Proficiency in executive communication and data visualization tools , including PowerPoint, Excel, and Tableau.

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $116,000 - $166,000

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.

Company Overview

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.

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.​

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation . We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of .

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Job Requisition ID: 92655