Director, IT Business Management - Transformation and Business Relationship (Technology)

Transamerica; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking an experienced technology leadership professional to serve as the central control tower for technology demand and execution within Savings and Investments. You will partner across Product, Operations, and Technology to align priorities, budgets, and roadmaps while driving transparency and accountability.

The role requires a decade of IT leadership experience, strong strategic and financial acumen, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, agile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, finance or related field.
• Ten years of technology and related management experience including IT portfolio management and project management.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, budgets and financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of business principles, strategic planning, organizational design, change management, risk management, etc.
• Analytical skills and strategic mindset to create plans and milestones to achieve future state goals.
• Leadership skills to influence others to drive change.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic changing agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with Product, Operations, Business, Technology, and corporate/shared-services leadership to enable alignment and execution of strategic priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing decision-making and helping shape organizational priorities, goals, and strategic initiatives.
• Translate business strategy into technology demand, partnering with Business, Product, and Operations teams to define needs, priorities, and strategic roadmaps.
• Lead demand intake and portfolio governance, aligning technology demand with strategic roadmaps, organizational priorities, capacity, and available resources.
• Drive the priorities and agenda of the Savings and Investments Technology Head, ensuring focus and alignment across key initiatives and organizational commitments.
• Lead leadership operating cadences, business reviews, and planning activities, including the development and presentation of goals, initiatives, strategic roadmaps, and executive-level materials.
• Establish and monitor organizational metrics and reporting to measure progress, performance, and the success of key strategic initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reporting, and decision materials that clearly communicate priorities, progress, risks, financials, and business outcomes.
• Support talent and organizational strategy, including organizational design and development, workforce planning, workforce optimization, and broader change initiatives.
• Oversee financial management, reporting, and controls, including budgeting, forecasting, performance against budget, and overall cost transparency.
• Partner with strategic vendors and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost efficiency and effective resource utilization.
• Lead and oversee process improvement, service management, workforce optimization, and other initiatives designed to strengthen operational excellence.
• Oversee cross-functional programs and initiatives that impact the Technology organization and other corporate or shared-services organizations.
• Drive change management and execution across strategic initiatives, helping ensure organizational priorities move from planning through implementation and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, finance or related field

Job description

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Job Family

IT Operations

About Us
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.



Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.

Job Description Summary

This is a high-impact, multi-disciplinary leadership role that sits at the center of the savings and investments technology organization. The role combines front-door demand governance, financial rigor, business alignment, and executive operating cadence.

You will act as the control tower for all technology demand and execution, ensuring that investment decisions are aligned to business priorities, financial discipline is maintained, and the Savings and Investments Tech Head’s agenda is executed with precision. This role also serves as a trusted advisor and extension of the Savings and Investments Tech Head, driving transparency, accountability, and operational excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Build strong partnerships with Product, Operations, Business, Technology, and corporate/shared-services leadership to enable alignment and execution of strategic priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing decision-making and helping shape organizational priorities, goals, and strategic initiatives.
• Translate business strategy into technology demand, partnering with Business, Product, and Operations teams to define needs, priorities, and strategic roadmaps.
• Lead demand intake and portfolio governance, aligning technology demand with strategic roadmaps, organizational priorities, capacity, and available resources.
• Drive the priorities and agenda of the Savings and Investments Technology Head, ensuring focus and alignment across key initiatives and organizational commitments.
• Lead leadership operating cadences, business reviews, and planning activities, including the development and presentation of goals, initiatives, strategic roadmaps, and executive-level materials.
• Establish and monitor organizational metrics and reporting to measure progress, performance, and the success of key strategic initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reporting, and decision materials that clearly communicate priorities, progress, risks, financials, and business outcomes.
• Support talent and organizational strategy, including organizational design and development, workforce planning, workforce optimization, and broader change initiatives.
• Oversee financial management, reporting, and controls, including budgeting, forecasting, performance against budget, and overall cost transparency.
• Partner with strategic vendors and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost efficiency and effective resource utilization.
• Lead and oversee process improvement, service management, workforce optimization, and other initiatives designed to strengthen operational excellence.
• Oversee cross-functional programs and initiatives that impact the Technology organization and other corporate or shared-services organizations.
• Drive change management and execution across strategic initiatives, helping ensure organizational priorities move from planning through implementation and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, finance or related field
• Ten years of technology and related management experience including IT portfolio management and project management
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, budgets and financial analysis
• Solid understanding of business principles, strategic planning, organizational design, change management, risk management, etc.
• Analytical skills and strategic mindset to create plans and milestones to achieve future state goals
• Leadership skills to influence others to drive change
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic changing agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in information technology or business administration
• PMP/PMI certification certifications
• Experience in the financial services industry

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Strong business acumen
• Executive presence
• Financial and analytical rigor
• Ability to simplify complexity
• Comfortable with ambiguity

Success Metrics

• Transparent demand intake funnel
• Strong project and financial discipline
• Improved business trust
• Better execution predictability
• Effective Savings and Investments Technology office operations

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Office Environment
• Moderate Travel 10 to 25%

Compensation

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $175,000 - $215,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.