This role pays less than
60%
of similar roles. Most pay
$135,000–$214,225
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
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versus about
$175k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Pacific Life
Pacific Life is a life insurance company offering a wide range of life insurance, annuity, and investment products and services to individuals, businesses, and pension plans. Industry: Life Insurance & Annuities
Pacific Life currently has
22 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$145,080–$177,320
across 20 roles with salary data.
The Annuity Systems Analysis Manager, Distribution Partner Integration joins the Distribution Partner Integration team to lead a group of system analysts and developers in supporting technology solutions across the annuity distribution and administration ecosystem. This role involves managing day-to-day priorities, driving backlog execution, and ensuring seamless integration with vendor platforms like FireLight and DTCC. The manager serves as a primary liaison between IT, business stakeholders, and external partners to oversee product launches and automate workflows. Key responsibilities include utilizing advanced systems analysis, LEAN, Agile, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve data exchange and operational efficiency. The role requires expertise in requirements management, functional design, and the implementation of AI-powered tools, including Microsoft Copilot, robotic process automation, and low-code technologies. This position solves complex integration challenges within the annuity lifecycle, focusing on scalable technology solutions for policy servicing and distribution enablement.
Lead a team of system analysts and developers by managing work prioritization, backlog execution, and performance development.
Serve as the primary liaison between IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure delivery alignment.
Manage integrations with annuity vendor platforms including policy administration systems, order entry tools, and data hubs.
Implement intelligent automation and AI-enabled tools to optimize workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve productivity.
Support annuity product launches by ensuring alignment across systems, processes, distribution channels, and automation capabilities.
Identify and resolve system issues through data-driven analysis and proactive risk mitigation.
Improve operational efficiency by applying LEAN, Agile, and process mining methodologies to business workflows.
Deliver high-quality technical documentation including requirements, functional specifications, testing strategies, and automation use cases.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in systems analysis, business systems, technology delivery, application development leadership, or digital transformation roles.
Proven experience leading teams and managing delivery in fast-paced environments while driving operational excellence through automation and process optimization.
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams through hiring, coaching, and technology modernization initiatives.
Proven track record of implementing AI-powered solutions, workflow automation, and business process improvements to reduce manual work.
Deep expertise in business process analysis, requirements management, systems integration, and enterprise technology delivery.
Strong systems analysis skills including requirements elicitation, process modeling, functional design, and testing coordination.
Experience with enterprise vendor ecosystems including policy administrative platforms, order entry tools (FireLight), and data hubs (DTCC).
Demonstrated experience with process improvement methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, LEAN, or Six Sigma.