Senior Transformation Lead – Banking Strategy & Change

Fifth Third Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Business Transformation Manager to partner with executive leadership across IT, operations and lines of business to drive strategic initiatives, deliver measurable value and sustain complex transformation programs.

You will oversee multi-project delivery within budget and timelines, influence stakeholders, lead change management, and mentor managers, with a strong emphasis on Lean Six Sigma and product lifecycle integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–10+ years of transformation leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional transformation programs.
• Strong ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive alignment.
• Advanced strategic thinking, business acumen and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentation.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience operating within a matrixed organization.
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of strategic transformation initiatives aligned to corporate vision.
• Partner with executive sponsors to define objectives, scope, epics, features, budgets, timelines and risks.
• Oversee delivery of multiple concurrent initiatives within budget and timelines.
• Drive program governance, communication, risk management, and issue resolution across workstreams.
• Influence cross-functional alignment and decision-making across business, operations and technology teams.
• Ensure initiatives deliver measurable value and sustainable outcomes.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead integration of Lean Six Sigma and product lifecycle management into operating models.
• Guide change management strategy and execution to ensure adoption and value realization.
• Coach and mentor managers and team members to build organizational capability.

Skills

Executive influence

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Negotiation

Matrixed organization experience

Microsoft Office

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Business Transformation Manager to partner with executive leadership across IT, operations and lines of business to drive strategic initiatives, deliver measurable value and sustain complex transformation programs.

You will oversee multi-project delivery within budget and timelines, influence stakeholders, lead change management, and mentor managers, with a strong emphasis on Lean Six Sigma and product lifecycle integration.