Corporate Vice President, Continuous Improvement

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

What You'll Do:

• Ensure sustainment of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Management System across business units/functions.
• Deepen the adoption of CI principles, systems, and tools through coaching, skill development, and behavior reinforcement with business leaders.
• Support post-implementation sustainability by conducting CI assessments, planning corrective actions, and executing improvements until embedded in business activities.
• Drive performance against balanced scorecard targets in partnership with BU leaders and Finance, focusing on value creation and capture.
• Build individual and leadership competencies in CI tools and behaviors through continuous coaching, training, and participation in CI communities of practice.
• Co-develop and execute 100-day performance improvement plans to ensure lasting change post-implementation.
• Train and support new employees in CI practices, ensuring effective problem-solving sessions with clear priorities and outcomes.
• Refine standard work practices and ensure alignment with CI-driven objectives and operational performance goals.
• Work closely with leaders at all levels (tier 1-3) to embed CI into the culture and systems of the business unit.
• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence (COE) to identify and address training needs and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Coordinate with other CI teams and BU Sustainability Leaders to customize and refine assessment tools and post-deployment strategies.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in implementing and sustaining Continuous Improvement practices.
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvement through structured methodologies.
• Experience conducting assessments, planning improvement roadmaps, and embedding process changes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Knowledge of training development and CI tools customization.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in Continuous Improvement systems, tools, and principles.
• Strong coaching ability at various leadership levels (tier 1-3).
• Experience in conducting assessments and developing corrective action plans.
• Ability to design and execute 100-day improvement plans.
• Skilled in problem-solving facilitation and standard work refinement.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in value capture/value creation initiatives.
• Familiarity with budgeting for CI projects and skill acquisition planning.
• Participation in CI communities of practice.
• Ability to customize and refine tools to specific business needs.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities-inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of

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About NY Life Insurance Company

Diversity & Humanity-two values that are deeply rooted in the New York Life culture and have laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. At New York Life you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring culture that has a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength of New York Life revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance, and we want you to be a part of our legacy.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of a diverse team guided by our belief to always be there for each other-providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

Visit our Linkedin to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.

Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs.

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