Finance Technology VP: Product & Transformation Leader

Mutual of America; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) Match

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Mutual of America Financial Group in New York, NY, invites a Vice President, Finance Product Owner to lead a portfolio of Finance technology, product management, governance and transformation initiatives. This hybrid role partners with Finance leadership to drive automation, analytics and modernization across Finance platforms.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience, strong communication and collaboration skills, and oversight of budgets and governance.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Finance technology and product management strategy in support of Finance business objectives.
• Partner with Finance executives to identify opportunities for automation, process modernization, analytics and technology enablement.
• Establish multi-year roadmaps across Finance products, platforms and transformation initiatives.
• Sponsor large-scale initiatives that improve efficiency, controls, data quality and user experience.
• Advise senior Finance leadership on technology capabilities, investment options and transformation opportunities.
• Own the Finance technology and transformation portfolio, including intake, prioritization, governance and investment planning.
• Chair Finance technology governance and steering committee forums.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for Finance technology, transformation and product management activities.
• Establish standards for business cases, prioritization, benefit realization and portfolio reporting.
• Balance investments and resources across Finance functions and business priorities.
• Monitor portfolio performance and ensure delivery of expected business outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to simplify, standardize and automate Finance processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness through technology, data and workflow enhancements.
• Drive adoption of best practices across Finance processes and supporting technologies.
• Sponsor continuous improvement initiatives across multiple Finance functions.
• Serve as a strategic partner to Finance and Technology leaders.
• Influence investment priorities, resource allocation and roadmap decisions.
• Lead teams of Directors, Product Owners, Program Managers and business analysts.
• Build organizational capability within Finance product management and transformation disciplines.
• Drive alignment across Finance stakeholders regarding portfolio priorities and transformation objectives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Influence senior leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Mutual of America Financial Group in New York, NY, invites a Vice President, Finance Product Owner to lead a portfolio of Finance technology, product management, governance and transformation initiatives. This hybrid role partners with Finance leadership to drive automation, analytics and modernization across Finance platforms.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience, strong communication and collaboration skills, and oversight of budgets and governance.