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Technology - Engineering & Cloud
We are seeking a Head of Technology for Prudential’s Individual Retirement business, reporting to the Head of U.S. Businesses Technology. The Head of Technology for Individual Retirement will be responsible for partnering with the business to shape and execute the technological vision and strategy to drive innovation and efficiency across the division. This role involves leading the development and implementation of technology solutions that align with the strategic vision and enhance customer experience.
The Head of Technology for Individual Retirement will be crucial in aligning technology strategies with business objectives to optimize outcomes. The ideal candidate will build robust relationships and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders across the business, technology teams, and strategic vendor partners. We prefer someone who has experience in the Retirement sector and has led significant technology transformations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the technology strategy for Individual Retirement, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Lead the Individual Retirement team of IT professionals to ensure the successful delivery of large, complex, mission critical business and technology projects; ensure quality solutions are delivered on time and aligned to budgetary plans.
- Collaborate closely with Individual Retirement Senior Leadership Team, Chief Product Owners and Solution Architects to align technology initiatives with agile methodologies, ensuring efficient and responsive product development that meets business and customer needs.
- Oversee the design and development of scalable, secure, and reliable systems, ensuring that architecture supports both current and future business needs.
- Ensure the highest level of security for all systems, applications, and data. Maintain compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Capitalize on opportunities where data science can drive more/ better business outcomes.
- Foster an environment where career growth and development are prioritized, while nurturing an innovative and inclusive culture.
- Advance the team's development by investing in training and upskilling, while ensuring proficiency in contemporary technical skills.
- Partner closely with Individual Retirement leaders to develop and drive a tech focused agenda; ensure technology is optimally supporting business objectives centered in growth, solutions, and customer obsession.
- Direct and oversee the design, planning, implementation, and maintenance of products and platforms that support business operations and customer facing applications.
- Help determine capital investment priorities and identify risks for technology initiatives to maximize business outcomes. Manage the technology budget, optimizing resource allocation.
- Serve as a thought leader in technology trends, providing insights and recommendations to senior leaders in the business, U.S. Businesses division, and broader Global Technology and Operations organization.
- Build strong relationships across the technology community to help identify opportunities for cross-business collaboration.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
- Demonstrated capability to drive application rationalization efforts end‑to‑end, including opportunity identification, value articulation, business case creation, and the disciplined retirement of legacy applications.
- Strong knowledge of current and emerging technologies, with a focus on digital transformation, data, and AI.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in managing budgets and technology investments.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in data security and privacy.
- Strong technical skills in areas such as application architecture, software defined infrastructure, cloud enablement, and technical transformation, specifically those pertinent to insurance companies.
- Significant experience leading and motivating large, hybrid teams, in a highly matrixed environment.
- Extensive experience in developing and executing strategic and tactical systems plans, with a successful record of partnering with internal stakeholders and delivering business transformational initiatives.
- Proven experience in managing Agile teams.
- An entrepreneurial spirit characterized by persistence and resilience, with the ability to thrive and motivate others while navigating ambiguity.
- Executive level vendor management skills; with proven results in delivering business value at a fair and reasonable cost.
- The ability to balance enterprise imperatives with business priorities and maintain a strategic long-term view alongside day-to-day business priorities and operational excellence.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
What we offer you:
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.
Job Classification:
Technology - Engineering & Cloud
We are seeking a Head of Technology for Prudential’s Individual Retirement business, reporting to the Head of U.S. Businesses Technology. The Head of Technology for Individual Retirement will be responsible for partnering with the business to shape and execute the technological vision and strategy to drive innovation and efficiency across the division. This role involves leading the development and implementation of technology solutions that align with the strategic vision and enhance customer experience.
The Head of Technology for Individual Retirement will be crucial in aligning technology strategies with business objectives to optimize outcomes. The ideal candidate will build robust relationships and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders across the business, technology teams, and strategic vendor partners. We prefer someone who has experience in the Retirement sector and has led significant technology transformations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the technology strategy for Individual Retirement, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Lead the Individual Retirement team of IT professionals to ensure the successful delivery of large, complex, mission critical business and technology projects; ensure quality solutions are delivered on time and aligned to budgetary plans.
- Collaborate closely with Individual Retirement Senior Leadership Team, Chief Product Owners and Solution Architects to align technology initiatives with agile methodologies, ensuring efficient and responsive product development that meets business and customer needs.
- Oversee the design and development of scalable, secure, and reliable systems, ensuring that architecture supports both current and future business needs.
- Ensure the highest level of security for all systems, applications, and data. Maintain compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Capitalize on opportunities where data science can drive more/ better business outcomes.
- Foster an environment where career growth and development are prioritized, while nurturing an innovative and inclusive culture.
- Advance the team's development by investing in training and upskilling, while ensuring proficiency in contemporary technical skills.
- Partner closely with Individual Retirement leaders to develop and drive a tech focused agenda; ensure technology is optimally supporting business objectives centered in growth, solutions, and customer obsession.
- Direct and oversee the design, planning, implementation, and maintenance of products and platforms that support business operations and customer facing applications.
- Help determine capital investment priorities and identify risks for technology initiatives to maximize business outcomes. Manage the technology budget, optimizing resource allocation.
- Serve as a thought leader in technology trends, providing insights and recommendations to senior leaders in the business, U.S. Businesses division, and broader Global Technology and Operations organization.
- Build strong relationships across the technology community to help identify opportunities for cross-business collaboration.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
- Demonstrated capability to drive application rationalization efforts end‑to‑end, including opportunity identification, value articulation, business case creation, and the disciplined retirement of legacy applications.
- Strong knowledge of current and emerging technologies, with a focus on digital transformation, data, and AI.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in managing budgets and technology investments.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in data security and privacy.
- Strong technical skills in areas such as application architecture, software defined infrastructure, cloud enablement, and technical transformation, specifically those pertinent to insurance companies.
- Significant experience leading and motivating large, hybrid teams, in a highly matrixed environment.
- Extensive experience in developing and executing strategic and tactical systems plans, with a successful record of partnering with internal stakeholders and delivering business transformational initiatives.
- Proven experience in managing Agile teams.
- An entrepreneurial spirit characterized by persistence and resilience, with the ability to thrive and motivate others while navigating ambiguity.
- Executive level vendor management skills; with proven results in delivering business value at a fair and reasonable cost.
- The ability to balance enterprise imperatives with business priorities and maintain a strategic long-term view alongside day-to-day business priorities and operational excellence.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
What we offer you:
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Street4
- Citi3
- Ares Management2
- Atos2
- S&P Global2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software15
- Banking & Financial Services10
- Investment & Asset Management10
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of technology jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive technology leadership experience including managing engineering teams
- Demonstrated experience owning and executing a multi-year technology roadmap
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong background in cybersecurity strategy, compliance, and risk management
- Experience partnering with executive and board-level stakeholders on technology investment decisions
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline
Tips for Your Head Of Technology Job Search
Quantify your technology leadership outcomes
Hiring committees for head of technology roles want to see how your decisions moved the needle. Replace vague statements with metrics like system uptime improvements, engineering team growth, or infrastructure cost reductions you directly drove.
Align your resume to board-level language
Head of technology candidates often undersell by writing for engineers, not executives. Frame your experience around business outcomes, competitive positioning, and risk mitigation rather than technical implementation details or tool choices.
Target companies in active platform transitions
Organizations moving from on-premise to cloud, or from monolith to microservices, hire heads of technology urgently. Filtering openings by company growth stage or recent funding can surface roles where your transformation experience is the primary qualifier.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of technology openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technology vision for the interview
Most head of technology panels include a presentation round where you pitch a 90-day or one-year technology strategy for the business. Research the company's current stack and public engineering blog before you walk in so your vision is grounded in their actual constraints.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
Before discussing an offer, clarify reporting structure, budget authority, and whether the role owns product as well as engineering. Ambiguity here creates misaligned expectations within months of starting and is harder to renegotiate than base pay.
Head Of Technology Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of technologys?
The companies hiring the most head of technologys right now include State Street, Citi, and Ares Management, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in industries with active digital transformation programs, including financial services, healthcare, and enterprise software.
How many head of technology jobs are remote?
About 40% of head of technology openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the senior nature of the role and employer appetite for experienced leaders regardless of location. Sub-areas such as platform architecture oversight and vendor management tend to carry the highest share of remote-eligible postings compared to roles that require on-site team leadership.
How do you become a head of technology?
Becoming a head of technology typically starts with building deep technical expertise, then moving into engineering management to develop people leadership skills. From there, you progress through director and VP-level roles where you own roadmaps, budgets, and cross-functional partnerships. Most candidates reach the head of technology level after leading multiple product or platform cycles end to end and demonstrating they can align technology decisions with business strategy.
Can you get a head of technology role with limited leadership experience?
It's possible at smaller companies or early-stage startups where the role is defined more broadly and technical depth carries more weight than years of direct management. The most effective path is to take on engineering lead or principal architect responsibilities, volunteer to own a significant platform initiative, and document the business impact clearly so your next application shows leadership evidence even without a formal management title.
What does the head of technology interview process look like?
The process typically runs across multiple rounds starting with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical leadership conversation with the CTO or CEO, then a cross-functional panel with product, finance, and operations leaders. Most final-stage processes include a strategic presentation where you outline how you would approach the company's technology challenges. Reference checks at the executive level are common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to head of technology jobs?
You can find and apply to head of technology jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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