IT Strategy and Transformation Director

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) invites an accomplished Director of IT Business Management to bridge Technology and Business, shaping IT investments and operating models. You will drive transformation across modernization, automation, cloud, and governance, aligning with enterprise strategy and regulatory requirements.

This leadership role leads a high-performing team, partners with senior executives, and delivers strategic communications, dashboards, and roadmaps to inform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years related experience in IT strategy, transformation, or technology consulting.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Business and Technology teams.
• Translate enterprise objectives into IT strategies and roadmaps.
• Advise senior leadership on technology implications and risks.
• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives including modernization, cloud, and data-driven operating models.
• Establish governance, KPIs, and reporting for transparency.
• Lead CIO/Tech Leadership operating rhythms and executive reporting.
• Produce executive-ready materials (Board content, QBRs).
• Improve IT processes and tooling to enhance decision-making.

Skills

IT Strategy

Transformation Leadership

Executive Stakeholder

Roadmap Development

Cloud Automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

The Director of IT Business Management serves as the strategic bridge between Technology and the Business, ensuring that IT investments, operating models, and transformation initiatives directly support organizational objectives. Operating under the IT Transformation umbrella, this leader enhances alignment, transparency, communication, and measurable value delivery across the IT organization.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Business and Technology teams.
• Translate enterprise objectives and business needs into actionable IT strategies and roadmaps.
• Advise senior leadership on technology implications, opportunities, risks, and dependencies.
• Lead enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives including modernization, automation, cloud, and data‑driven operating model changes.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting to ensure transparency and measurable outcomes.
• Align transformation efforts tightly with enterprise strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Lead CIO/Tech Leadership operating rhythms, strategic planning cycles, and executive reporting.
• Produce high‑quality executive‑ready material (Board content, QBRs, strategic updates, dashboards).
• Improve and streamline IT processes, operating models, and tooling to enhance decision‑making and organizational clarity.
• Develop strong, trust‑based partnerships with senior executives across business, technology, and operations.
• Create and deliver compelling communications, strategy documents, transformation narratives, and change‑management content.
• Ensure clear alignment across distributed teams, enabling clarity of priorities, expectations, and outcomes.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing IT Business Management team (business managers, strategy analysts, transformation leads).
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Support career development and promote diversity, inclusion, and effective cross‑functional teaming.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed For Success

• 10+ years in IT Strategy, IT Business Management, Transformation, or Technology Consulting.
• Proven success partnering with senior leaders to influence decisions and drive multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong experience in roadmap development, strategic planning, and transformation leadership.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with strong executive presence.
• Experience leading or supporting modernization, cloud, automation, or operating‑model initiatives.
• Experience in financial services or other complex, regulated environments.
• Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, SAFe/Agile, or equivalents.
• Comes from a consulting background — ideally with experience at a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG).
• Background in enterprise architecture, data strategy, change management, or transformation advisory.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.