Senior Manager of Corporate Functions Technology

Forvis Mazars US; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Total rewards program

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US seeks a seasoned enterprise technology leader to drive strategy, governance, and modernization across Finance, HR, and shared services. You will translate business goals into capability roadmaps and partner with executives on AI, automation, and analytics investments.

The role emphasizes change management, KPI-driven outcomes, and building scalable platforms. Ideal candidates have 8+ years leading technology programs, strong executive communication, and a successful track record

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology roadmaps and strategic planning efforts.
• Ability to align investments with business objectives across functions.
• Knowledge of SaaS platforms, APIs, and security concepts.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Track record delivering AI, automation, and analytics initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technology relationship manager for Finance, HR, and enterprise shared-services functions.
• Develop and maintain strategic capability roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
• Translate market trends into actionable recommendations for the firm.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for AI, automation, analytics, and process transformation.
• Drive technology portfolio planning, governance, and value realization across internal functions.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, platform support, vendors, and business teams on investments.
• Develop business cases, investment recommendations, and strategic plans for corporate initiatives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, governance forums, and roadmap discussions.
• Champion change management, communications, adoption, and readiness for new initiatives.
• Monitor investments through KPIs and dashboards for continuous improvement.
• Build scalable workforce and sourcing strategies through talent development and vendor partnerships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Relationship-building

Strategic planning

Agile delivery

Data, analytics & AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Description & Requirements

At Forvis Mazars, technology is a catalyst for growth, innovation, and transformation. Firm Technology Services (FTS) sits at the intersection of business strategy and digital enablement, partnering across the firm to harness emerging technologies, advance AI-driven solutions, modernize the portfolio, and create new capabilities that accelerate operational success. Our culture is collaborative, engineering-minded, and future-focused, empowering talented professionals to solve complex challenges, challenge conventional thinking, and build solutions that make a measurable impact. This role is more than an opportunity to support a function. It is a chance to help shape the future of the firm, directly contributing to strategic growth initiatives, exceptional client experiences, and the continued evolution of a world-class technology organization.

Requirements

Description & Requirements

At Forvis Mazars, technology is a catalyst for growth, innovation, and transformation. Firm Technology Services (FTS) sits at the intersection of business strategy and digital enablement, partnering across the firm to harness emerging technologies, advance AI-driven solutions, modernize the portfolio, and create new capabilities that accelerate operational success. Our culture is collaborative, engineering-minded, and future-focused, empowering talented professionals to solve complex challenges, challenge conventional thinking, and build solutions that make a measurable impact. This role is more than an opportunity to support a function. It is a chance to help shape the future of the firm, directly contributing to strategic growth initiatives, exceptional client experiences, and the continued evolution of a world-class technology organization.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary technology relationship manager for Finance, Human Resources, Professional Services Operations, and enterprise shared-service functions.
• Develop and maintain strategic capability roadmaps that align business priorities with technology investments and platform strategies.
• Translate market trends, business intelligence, and emerging technologies into actionable recommendations for the firm.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for AI, automation, analytics, reporting, and process transformation.
• Drive technology portfolio planning, prioritization, governance, and value realization activities across internal business functions.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, platform support, vendors, and business teams to evaluate capabilities and guide investment decisions.
• Develop business cases, investment recommendations, and strategic plans supporting corporate initiatives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, governance forums, advisory boards, and roadmap discussions.
• Champion organizational change management, communications, adoption, and readiness efforts for new initiatives.
• Monitor technology investments through KPIs, dashboards, business outcome metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build scalable workforce and sourcing strategies through talent development, vendor partnerships, and capacity planning.
• Represent business needs and strategic priorities with external partners, vendors, and advisory organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications, business transformation initiatives, product management, or related technology leadership functions.
• 5+ years of experience partnering directly with Corporate Strategy leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps, leading strategic planning efforts, and aligning investments to business objectives.
• Knowledge of SaaS platforms, integrations, reporting, APIs, security concepts, platform extensibility, and technology governance.
• Ability to lead through influence across cross-functional teams and competing stakeholder groups.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery, SDLC methodologies, IT service management, and enterprise technology operations.
• Digital, data, analytics, and AI fluency with the ability to evaluate technology solutions that drive automation and business value.
• Experience using KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to drive accountability and measure outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, MBA, JD, or other advanced degree.
• 10+ years of relevant enterprise technology leadership experience.
• Experience supporting Financial Management platforms and business processes.
• Experience supporting Human Capital Management (HCM) technologies and HR functions.
• Experience with Professional Services Automation (PSA) platforms and operations.
• Experience supporting recruiting, talent management, employee experience, reporting, and analytics initiatives.
• Experience working within a professional services organization.
• Experience partnering closely with Finance, Human Resources, and Operations leadership teams.
• Experience evaluating and implementing AI, automation, analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Relevant certifications in technology, product management, Agile, business analysis, or enterprise platforms.
• Certifications Preferences - project management PMP, Pragmatic Institute, executive leadership or CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) and or Lean Six Sigma or Charted Financial Analyst (CFA) or CPA, CFP or FRM

About

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers .

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