Tech Strategy & Innovation Lead – Life Insurance and Retirement

PwC

Technology Strategy and Innovation Leader driving technology strategy and innovation in Life, Retirement, and Pensions sector. Collaborating with CTOs to deliver transformative technology solutions.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing technology strategies within the Life, Retirement, and Pensions sector, while fostering strong relationships with senior stakeholders and driving business growth through innovative solutions.

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Technology Strategy DevelopmentTechnology Transformation ProjectsCloud ComputingData AnalyticsRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Technology StrategyOperational EfficiencyComplianceBusiness DevelopmentMarket AnalysisData-Driven Business CasesAI ImplementationCybersecurity

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencing SkillsFlexibilityResilience

Industry Keywords

Life SectorRetirement SectorPensions SectorMarket PropositionsInnovation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the execution of technology strategies aligned with market needs in the Life, Retirement, and Pensions sector.
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with CTOs and senior stakeholders to co-develop innovative solutions.
Establish and refine market propositions by continuously assessing technological advancements and client feedback.
Lead large-scale technology transformation projects focused on operational efficiency and compliance.
Foster strategic alliances with key technology players to expand solution offerings and market reach.
Drive business development initiatives by identifying new opportunities and presenting compelling business cases.
Manage cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact technology solutions and thought leadership.
Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team and client engagements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience developing and implementing technology strategies in the Life, Retirement, and Pensions sector.
Proven track record of leading technology transformation projects involving cloud, AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage and influence senior technology leaders in this sector.
Demonstrated success in driving business growth through innovative go-to-market propositions.
Ability to analyse market trends and translate insights into actionable technology solutions.
Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex client engagements.
Strong commercial acumen with experience in origination and presenting data-driven business cases.
Comfortable navigating fast-paced, changing environments with flexibility and resilience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site
private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP
six volunteering days a year
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