Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Tech Data AI Ventures (TDAV) is comprised of several interconnected functions that support the enterprise in enabling key capabilities. This role works on the TDAV Chief of Staff team to help drive several business operations and strategic integration of goals and initiatives. Strong emotional intelligence and attention to detail are required. This position interacts with senior leaders directly and juggles many responsibilities at once. Candidates need to be agile and able to pivot quickly. An analytical mindset and the ability to synthesize information/data into a clear story are essential.
What You’ll Do:
Program & Strategic Initiative Leadership | Driving cross-functional program management for high-priority enterprise and departmental initiatives, aligning efforts with strategic goals through data-driven decisions and stakeholder engagement. AI Enablement Execution | Leading execution and adoption of AI solutions under the Ignite AI NYL framework, ensuring strategic alignment, and integration. Compliance & Risk Management | Overseeing Business Continuity, Records Management, and Issue Management Team (IMT) coordination. Ensuring annual certifications, regulatory updates, incident readiness, and resilience planning. Partners closely with partners across the Risk Management team. Executive Advisory & Decision Support | Advising leadership on key deliverables and platform rollouts (e.g., IAM), synthesizing technical and business insights for risk-aware decision-making. Financial Oversight | Support of departmental budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reconciliation in partnership with Finance. External Partnerships & Research Strategy | Cultivating strategic partnerships (e.g., Gartner, LIMRA, LOMA). Driving ROI, contract alignment, and best practice utilization across the NYL enterprise (beyond the TDAV team). Industry Engagement & Representation | Partnering with external comms and across teams to derive actionable market intelligence elevating NYL’s presence in industry forums and leadership events. Space Management & Strategy | Leading departmental Home Office space strategy in collaboration with Facilities, HR, and TDAV to optimize space utilization and employee experience. Intranet Governance | Owning vision and strategy for TDAV intranet platforms, both internally to our team, as well as the services we provide across NYL, ensuring usability, content relevance, and alignment with corporate standards. Talent Development | Develop and drive an onboarding experience for new hires. Employee Engagement & Culture | Leading signature engagement initiatives (e.g., Giving Campaign, Month of Service), enhancing community presence, and driving internal recognition through the Applause Program. Internal Communications | Developing and managing internal content (newsletters, spotlights, intranet features) to reinforce culture, values, and strategic focus. Event Planning & Execution | Coordinating large-scale events (Town Halls, offsites, celebrations) in partnership with Communications and Events teams.
What You’ll Bring:
Analytical in nature with an eye towards simplifying and summarizing data Independent organized worker, with strong follow-through, who can be trusted with confidential information Proactive/ takes initiative/ resourceful Strong attention to detail Agility to juggle multiple initiatives Strong oral and written communication skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills - PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive Experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) is a plus
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $117,500-$200,000
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 here to 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 www.NewYorkLife.com.
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Job Requisition ID: 92374