Director, Enterprise Transformation Program Management

Charles Schwab; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Vacation & sabbatical program

Parental leave & family benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab is seeking a Director of Enterprise Transformation Program Management to lead a high-visibility ERP implementation and related transformation programs. You will align business and technology priorities, guide executive stakeholders, and drive accountability across Finance, IT, Procurement, Data, and Security to deliver measurable business value.

The role requires deep ERP experience, strategic thinking, and proven ability to manage large budgets and complex programs across global

Qualifications

• 12+ years of program and project management experience leading large-scale, complex initiatives.
• 7+ years of experience leading enterprise ERP implementations and transformational programs.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar programs across functions and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for a multi-year transformation program.
• Lead ERP implementation to modernize capabilities and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage governance, budgeting, risk, and organizational readiness across cross-functional teams.
• Partner with executives, sponsors, vendors, and implementation partners to drive outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

ERP implementation

Budget & governance

Program risk management

Change management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

ERP platforms (SAP/Oracle/Workday/MS Dynamics)

Job description

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).

Our Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) organization supports Schwab's business goals through the delivery of complex initiatives spanning technology, operations, business continuity, and global team collaboration.

As a Director, Enterprise Transformation Program Management, you will play a critical leadership role in driving one of Schwab's largest and most strategic enterprise transformation efforts. This role is initially focused on leading a large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation that will modernize business capabilities, strengthen operational efficiency, and deliver long-term business value across the firm.

In this highly visible role, you will provide strategic oversight for a multi-year transformation program, ensuring alignment between business objectives, technology priorities, and measurable outcomes. You will partner closely with executive sponsors, business leaders, technology teams, implementation partners, and vendors to guide program execution, influence key decisions, and navigate complex organizational challenges. Your ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, manage competing priorities, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams will be critical to success.

You will lead integrated planning, governance, risk management, financial oversight, organizational change efforts, and business readiness activities while fostering collaboration across Finance, Procurement, Data, Technology, Security, Integrations, Testing, and Operational Readiness teams. By leveraging your ERP implementation expertise, leadership capabilities, and strong business acumen, you will help deliver transformative outcomes that enhance business performance, improve operational effectiveness, and support Schwab's continued growth and innovation.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of program and project management experience leading large-scale, complex initiatives.
• 7+ years of experience leading enterprise ERP implementations and transformational business programs.
• Demonstrated experience delivering multi-million-dollar programs across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups.
• Deep knowledge of ERP implementation lifecycle methodologies, including solution design, integration, data migration, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
• Proven experience building trusted partnerships with executive leaders, senior stakeholders, implementation partners, and vendors.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across organizational boundaries and drive execution in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing program budgets, forecasts, governance frameworks, risk management activities, and program controls.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational change leadership capabilities.
• Experience leading global or geographically distributed teams and driving successful business outcomes through collaboration and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent).
• Experience with one or more leading ERP platforms, including SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, Workday, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong understanding of finance, procurement, accounting, planning, reporting, data governance, and business process transformation.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification.
• PMI-ACP, SAFe, or other Agile certifications.
• Prosci Change Management Certification.
• ERP platform certifications (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar).
• Experience leading organizational change, business readiness, operational transition & enterprise-wide adoption initiatives.
• Proven ability to mentor leaders, develop high-performance teams, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and execution excellence.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities

What's in it for you

At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration- so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance