Business Transformation Principal

Regions Financial Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer Program

Job summary

Regions Financial Corporation seeks a Business Transformation Principal to lead large‑scale initiatives across the bank. You will partner with senior executives to shape end‑to‑end programs, combining strategy, technology, operations and change leadership to deliver measurable value.

The role requires a strong background in enterprise program management, a track record of driving change, and the ability to mentor teams while aligning programs with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• MBA or a Bachelor’s degree with significant transformation experience.
• Eight (8) years of transformation or project management experience required.
• Five (5) years of project management experience and cross‑functional exposure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior executives on transformation journeys.
• Develop transformation strategies and deliver high‑impact solutions.
• Drive organizational change and partner with top management to implement programs.
• Lead cross‑functional delivery teams to meet transformation objectives.
• Improve enterprise processes, policies, and tools for program management.
• Build and guide cross‑functional teams fostering high performance.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Complex business analysis

Leadership capabilities

Influence and change leadership

Banking knowledge

Emerging technology trends in banking

Leadership and talent advisory

Enterprise program delivery

P&L management

Strong communication (C-suite)

Technical aptitude

Education

Master of Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field with 10 years experience

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Business Transformation Principal is a strategic leader responsible for driving large scale transformation initiatives across the bank. This role will work closely with key executives and senior leaders to shape and deliver end-to-end transformation programs that align with the bank’s strategic objectives. This role demands deep expertise in strategy, technology, operations and change leadership. The Business Transformation Principal will be a change agent for the bank, influencing and challenging the status quo.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives, helping them navigate complex transformation journeys and realize measurable outcomes
• Provides thought leadership to understand bank’s objectives, develop transformation strategies and deliver high impact solutions that drive value
• Drives change within the organization by partnering with executives and senior management to define and implement strategies across the organization
• Manages cross-functional delivery teams, ensuring the successful implementation that meeting transformation objectives
• Develops and improves enterprise processes, policies, systems, tools and resources related to enterprise program management and ensures adherence to program guidelines
• Builds, mentors and leads cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of high-performance, inclusivity and innovation
• Guides programs through the people-side of transformation, ensuring alignment, adoption and sustainability

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Master’s of Business Administration and eight (8) years of transformation or project management experience
• Or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and eight (8) years of directly related experience in business transformation at a top tier consulting firm, e.g. Mckinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, E&Y
• Or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and ten (10) years of transformation or project management experience
• Five (5) years of project management experience
• Demonstrated experience across enterprise businesses

Preferences

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or closely related degree
• Experience at a top 5 consulting firm is highly valued and may substitute two of the eight years for traditional transformation experience due to the depth, scale, and strategic impact of work performed in these environments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Analytical/ Problem solving skills
• Complex Business Analysis
• Demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Influence and challenge change across all levels of the organization
• Intellectual capital in the Banking industry
• Knowledge of emerging technology and trends in the banking industry
• Leadership and talent advisory skills
• Plan and deliver enterprise, large scale programs capability to ensure adoption
• Program profit and loss (P&L) management and capacity planning
• Strong verbal, written communication and organizational skills (C-suite level)
• Technical aptitude

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

• Minimum: $150,329.30 USD
• Median: $241,070.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance. Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Riverchase Operations Center

Location:

Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans