AVP-Technology (Global Head of Investment Management Technology)

What You'll Do

The AVP – Global Head of Investment Management Technology will be accountable for shaping and driving a forward-looking global technology investment management strategy that champions engineering excellence, agility, and innovation in close partnership with the Chief Information Officer, investment and operations professionals, and business stakeholders. This leader will oversee the end-to-end delivery of technology solutions that enable and enhance front, middle, and back-office investment technologies across public and private strategies.

As the organization continues on an ambitious growth trajectory, this role is mission-critical to scaling technology capabilities that fuel expansion, innovation, and competitive advantage. This leader will play a central role in advancing the firm’s digital transformation, strengthening its risk posture, and enabling faster, data-driven decision-making. By improving operational efficiency and aligning technology with strategic priorities, the AVP will directly contribute to the firm’s growth and profitability objectives.

This leader will be responsible for fostering a high-performance culture, driving strategic alignment, and enabling seamless collaboration across geographies and time zones to deliver impactful, scalable solutions.

Shape and execute a forward-looking global investment management technology strategy in alignment with the firm’s investment objectives that champions engineering excellence, agility, and innovation, supporting strategic growth and profitability goals of Principal AM.

Advance the firm’s digital capabilities, enhancing its risk posture, and accelerating decision-making, operational efficiency, and speed to market.

Lead and evolve the global technology footprint to ensure the delivery of innovative, timely, and high-quality solutions that support Principal AM’s strategic objectives. This includes comprehensive oversight of front, middle, and back-office investment management technologies across public and private strategies, inclusive of supporting data technology.

Play a key role in shaping Principal’s technology vision and guiding the strategic direction of the asset management business by actively participating in the Principal AM Technology leadership team. Collaborate with a range of governance and advisory groups, including the 40-Act Mutual Fund Board, committees, councils, and working groups. Foster strong relationships and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions to ensure alignment and drive collaboration. Partner closely with business leaders and peers across the organization to identify opportunities, address challenges, prioritize initiatives, and enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and overall value delivery.

Foster active engagement and collaboration with IT leaders across the broader organization, ensuring alignment, shared strategic goals, and effective representation of enterprise needs to Principal AM and of Principal AM needs to the enterprise.

Speak at and participate in industry events to share insights and strengthen Principal’s presence in the market. Proactively cultivate and maintain relationships with industry contacts to ensure a continuous exchange of external perspectives, thereby enhancing Principal’s brand awareness and positioning within the asset management landscape.

Lead and foster a dynamic environment that champions diversity and inclusion. Cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces diversity, encourages transformational change, and offers a clear vision and purpose. Promote collaboration and inspire innovation and creativity while ensuring measurable and recognized results.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

As Principal continues to modernize its systems, this role will offer you an exciting opportunity to build solutions that will directly impact our long-term strategy and tech stack, all while ensuring that our products are robust, scalable, and secure!

Who You Are

You have a Bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalent experience, plus 15 years or more of relevant experience; prefer 10 years or more of leadership experience

Excellent leadership, problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills are required

You have the ability to craft and articulate a compelling investment technology vision that aligns with both business objectives.

You bring a strategic approach with a strong inclination to leverage data and insights to inform decisions and rally stakeholders around shared goals.

You are willing and able to travel regularly, primarily to corporate headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, with occasional international travel to build strategic alignment with global partners and teams.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

Deep understanding of the asset management industry, including financial, operational, and system-related aspects across both public and private asset classes. Experience navigating global jurisdictions and regulatory environments is highly valued.

Experience working with regulatory officials and compliance professionals

Proven ability to operate effectively in a global context, with firsthand experience navigating regional and cultural nuances. accustomed to international travel, and regular visits to global headquarters.

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$174000 - $236000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Our Engineering Culture

Through our product-driven Agile / Lean DevOps environment, we’ve fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we work closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs.

Collaboration is embedded into everything we do – from the products we develop to the quality service we provide. We’re driven by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is critical to creating the best products and experiences for our customers.

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Job Level

We’ll consider talent at the next level with the right experiences and skills.

Work Authorization / Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO : F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers ( and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers : with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site ( to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

8 / 6 / 2025

Most Recently Posted Date

8 / 6 / 2025

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