Chief Technology & Transformation Officer
Life & Pensions | UK (Hybrid)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced C-level Technology & Transformation leader to drive large-scale change across a UK Life & Pensions organisation. This role will lead the end-to-end modernisation of core platforms, digital capability, and operating models, with a particular focus on policy administration transformation and Guidewire-led ecosystems.
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board and Executive Committee, the successful candidate will shape and deliver a multi-year transformation agenda, ensuring technology enables growth, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and improved customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Transformation & Strategy
* Define and execute the technology and transformation strategy aligned to Life & Pensions business objectives.
* Lead complex, multi-year change programmes covering core systems, digital platforms, data, and operating model transformation.
* Act as executive sponsor for major transformation initiatives, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.
Core Platforms & Guidewire
* Provide executive ownership of Guidewire-based platforms (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, ClaimsCenter and associated digital layers), ensuring alignment with Life & Pensions product and regulatory requirements.
* Oversee core system modernisation, migration from legacy platforms, and integration with third-party and cloud-based services.
* Ensure platform scalability, resilience, and future-proofing.
Technology Leadership
* Lead architecture, engineering, delivery, and change functions across the enterprise.
* Drive adoption of modern delivery practices, cloud technologies, and data-driven decision making.
* Ensure strong governance, security, resilience, and regulatory compliance across the technology estate.
Change, People & Culture
* Build and lead high-performing senior leadership teams across technology and transformation.
* Embed a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
* Partner with HR and the wider executive team on organisational design, capability uplift, and change adoption.
Stakeholder & Board Engagement
* Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and executive stakeholders on technology risk, investment, and transformation progress.
* Manage senior internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, system integrators, and strategic partners.
* Own executive-level reporting on transformation outcomes, benefits realisation, and risk management.
Experience & Background
* Proven experience in a C-level or equivalent executive technology/transformation role within Life & Pensions, Insurance, or Financial Services.
* Strong track record of delivering large-scale core system and business transformations.
* Deep understanding of Guidewire platforms and their application within regulated insurance environments.
* Experience leading complex change in highly regulated UK financial services organisations.
* Strong commercial, vendor management, and systems-integrator oversight experience.
Skills & Attributes
* Strategic, outcome-driven executive with strong delivery discipline.
* Able to balance innovation with regulatory and operational risk.
* Credible communicator at Board and regulator level.
* Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at the most senior levels.
* Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving change at pace.
What’s on Offer
* Executive-level compensation and benefits package.
* Opportunity to lead a high-profile, business-critical transformation.
* Significant influence over the future direction of a major UK Life & Pensions organisation.
* Hybrid working model with UK base.