Director, TBM Strategy & Planning

Jobgether; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 127.000 - 204.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work within the United States

Competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) and retirement plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Jobgether is partnering with a client in the United States to recruit a Director, TBM Strategy & Planning. This role leads a professional team, shaping IT strategy and operating models while driving cost optimization and TBM capabilities.

You will engage senior IT and business leaders, translate data into actionable recommendations, and guide enterprise‑level transformation initiatives. The position emphasizes strategic planning, TBM implementation, financial modeling, and cost transparency,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, MIS, or related field
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance, strategy, or consulting
• Experience leading high‑visibility strategic initiatives
• Strong TBM, CIO advisory, or IT finance background
• Proficiency in TBM platforms, SQL, Excel, Power BI, and Alteryx

Aufgaben

• Lead strategy enablement, TBM, and IT financial management services
• Develop and coach a high‑performing team with clear accountability
• Build relationships with senior IT and business leaders to shape technology strategy
• Provide data‑driven analyses of cost structures and operating models
• Define strategic projects and transformation roadmaps
• Perform quantitative/qualitative analyses and translate into recommendations
• Monitor technology trends and advise on opportunities/risks
• Oversee vendor governance, cloud migration, and operating model design
• Develop and communicate TBM cost transparency and service costing plans
• Create executive materials and strategic communications for leadership

Kenntnisse

SQL

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Alteryx

Strong communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

Apptio or TBM tools

Jobbeschreibung

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, TBM Strategy & Planning based in the United States.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity at the intersection of technology, finance, and business strategy within a large, technology-driven organization. The role will shape IT strategy, strengthen vendor governance, and drive continuous cost and operating model optimization. You will partner closely with senior IT and business leaders to turn complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations. The position combines strategic planning, Technology Business Management (TBM), financial modeling, service costing, and high-visibility transformation initiatives. You will lead a professional team while influencing decisions that can materially shape the organization's technology investments and future operating model. Working in a collaborative and evolving environment, you will bring structured thinking, analytical rigor, and strong communication to enterprise-level challenges. This role offers significant visibility and the opportunity to directly influence technology value, efficiency, and long-term performance.

Accountabilities

• Lead and develop a professional team responsible for strategy enablement, vendor governance, Technology Business Management, and related IT financial management services.
• Manage team performance through coaching, continuous feedback, professional development, succession planning, and clear accountability for strategic outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with senior IT and business leaders, facilitating open dialogue around technology strategy, financial performance, operating models, and investment priorities.
• Provide data-driven analysis and recommendations that help leaders understand the cost structure of current and future technology operating models and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Lead the definition of strategic projects, cost optimization initiatives, business cases, and transformation roadmaps.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of strategic issues and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Assess technology, market, and industry trends to identify opportunities, risks, and developments that may influence the organization's technology strategy.
• Plan and execute workstreams for management‑defined initiatives and enterprise‑level projects, ensuring strong project governance and delivery.
• Oversee strategic analysis and communications related to initiatives such as vendor selection, vendor optimization, peer benchmarking, cloud migration, infrastructure automation, and operating model transformation.
• Lead the strategy and implementation of service costing and TBM capabilities that enable technology leaders to understand and manage the cost, quality, consumption, and value of IT services.
• Partner with TBM analytics teams to connect management reporting with broader business and technology strategies.
• Leverage TBM platforms and analytics capabilities to improve organizational understanding of technology performance and value.
• Develop and maintain service costing processes supporting annual planning, demand management, cost transparency, and technology service forecasting.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to improve the quality of operational data used for total cost of ownership and consumption analysis.
• Communicate IT service consumption, allocations, volumes, and cost drivers clearly to stakeholders at all levels of management.
• Develop presentations, executive materials, and strategic communications that ensure timely understanding of critical technology and financial issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve technology financial management, cost transparency, resource allocation, and long-term operating efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Operations Research, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced business‑related degree preferred.
• 8--10 years of progressive experience in finance, strategy, management consulting, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading high‑performing teams and delivering strategic initiatives with clear accountability for outcomes.
• Experience leading high‑visibility strategic projects, ideally within a top‑tier consulting firm or the strategy function of a technology‑driven organization.
• Prior experience with Technology Business Management (TBM), CIO advisory services, technology finance, or strategic IT planning.
• Experience operating in rapidly changing environments and successfully proposing, justifying, initiating, and implementing organizational or technology‑related change.
• Highly developed analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to frame complex problems, evaluate alternatives, develop detailed financial models, and formulate strategic recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of strategic IT planning and financial management practices, including budgeting, cost allocation, capital and operating expenses, and product roadmaps or capability‑based funding models.
• Understanding of IT domains, technology services, and the financial drivers associated with technology operating models.
• Familiarity with Apptio or similar TBM technology is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Alteryx.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives collaboratively.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex analysis clearly and persuasively.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management capabilities, including the ability to achieve results through others without relying solely on formal authority.
• Self‑directed, commercially minded, and comfortable working with multiple levels of management and stakeholders across a collaborative organization.
• Preferred professional certifications include CMA, CSCA, FP&A, Balanced Scorecard certification, CTBME, ITIL, or IT4IT.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $147,750--$236,000 USD, with actual compensation determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, position budget, and market data.
• Annual incentive bonus opportunity, subject to applicable plan terms and individual and organizational performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off, including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually, with PTO increasing based on tenure.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Employee giving program featuring a double match for eligible nonprofit and school donations.
• Remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Supportive management environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Opportunity to lead a high‑impact team and influence enterprise‑level technology and financial strategy.
• Exposure to senior business and technology leaders and strategic initiatives spanning cost optimization, technology transformation, and operating model design.