Sr Consultant - Engineering Excellence and AI Enablement

About the position 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 Consultant Enterprise Engineer to serve as a cross-functional thought leader to embed and shaping enterprise engineering strategy with GenAI capabilities into the core of Pacific Life engineering practice as part of our Engineering Excellence team in [Newport Beach, CA; Aliso Viejo, CA; Omaha NE or Lynchburg, VA]. This role is hybrid. We believe in empowering our employees to get work done both in and out of the office.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure engineering platforms that seamlessly integrate GenAI capabilities, ensuring long-term reliability and ease of maintenance.
• Spearhead or enable the transformation of existing legacy systems and outdated workflows by introducing AI-native development methodologies and modern technology stacks.
• Work closely with product management, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to ensure that engineering advancements and GenAI initiatives are strategically aligned with overall enterprise objectives.
• Develop and maintain clear metrics and continuous feedback mechanisms to evaluate and enhance engineering performance, quantify the impact of GenAI adoption, and improve the overall developer experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and remove systemic barriers to innovation, ensuring that engineering processes remain agile and adaptable to evolving business needs.
• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide standards for software architecture, technical documentation, and code quality to drive consistency and scalability across all engineering initiatives.
• Develop and oversee programs for continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven insights and metrics to optimize engineering performance and accelerate delivery of business-critical solutions.
• Develop, refine, and communicate a comprehensive enterprise-wide strategy for integrating GenAI-assisted software development. This includes selecting and standardizing advanced tooling, designing optimized development workflows, and establishing clear governance frameworks to ensure consistent, secure, and effective adoption of GenAI technologies.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of GenAI capabilities throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)—from AI-driven code generation and automated documentation to intelligent test automation, enhanced developer support, and modernization of platform engineering practices. Drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Design and participate in targeted enablement and training programs to upskill engineering teams on GenAI tools, best practices, and responsible usage. Foster a culture of continuous learning focused on maximizing productivity gains while adhering to ethical and operational standards.
• Collaborate proactively with AI governance, compliance, and legal teams to define and enforce robust policies for the ethical, auditable, and secure deployment of GenAI solutions.
• Provide hands-on mentorship to Principal and Sr engineers across technical domains, actively promoting an environment where innovative ideas, rapid experimentation, and a commitment to technical excellence are encouraged and recognized.
• Act as the primary engineering representative in organization-wide transformation projects, such as large-scale cloud migration, integration and standardization of enterprise platforms, and the formulation and execution of AI and GenAI strategies.
• Advise executive leadership with strategic insights into emerging technology trends, assessing the organization’s engineering maturity, and guiding the evolution and responsible adoption of GenAI solutions.
• Enhance the organization’s external presence by contributing thought leadership through speaking engagements at conferences, publishing technical articles, and actively participating in open-source software initiatives as appropriate and approved.

Requirements

• 20+ years in software engineering and/or Software Architecture, complemented by more than five years in enterprise-scale technical leadership positions guiding large teams and complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully transforming engineering practices and processes across major, highly regulated organizations, driving innovation and operational excellence.
• Extensive expertise in designing and implementing robust software architecture, leading platform engineering efforts, and empowering developers through enablement programs and strategic tooling.
• Possesses hands-on proficiency with GenAI frameworks with experience in deploying and operationalizing GenAI solutions within enterprise environments.
• Well-versed in engineering governance, regulatory compliance, and secure development lifecycle management, ensuring solutions meet stringent audit and security requirements.
• Distinguished by outstanding communication skills, executive-level influence, and the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Adept at advising senior leadership on technology strategy, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving the adoption of GenAI technologies to achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Benefits

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your 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 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

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