Senior Transformation Leader: Strategy, Change & Delivery

Fifth Third; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Senior Business Transformation Manager to partner with executive sponsors and cross-functional leaders. You will define and govern large, high-impact initiatives and drive value realization across banking operations and technology. Strong leadership and executive communication are essential.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, change management, and an autonomous, accountable leadership style to deliver measurable outcomes with risk-aware governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 8–10+ years of transformation leadership experience.
• Proven record leading cross-functional programs with executive sponsorship.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of strategic transformation initiatives aligned to corporate vision.
• Partner with executive sponsors to define objectives, scope, budgets, timelines, and risks.
• Oversee delivery of multiple concurrent initiatives within budget and schedule.
• Drive governance, risk management, and issue resolution across workstreams.
• Influence cross-functional alignment across business, operations, and technology.
• Incorporate Lean Six Sigma and product lifecycle concepts into operating models.
• Coach and mentor managers to build organizational capability.

Skills

Executive stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Program management

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fifth Third in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Senior Business Transformation Manager to partner with executive sponsors and cross-functional leaders. You will define and govern large, high-impact initiatives and drive value realization across banking operations and technology. Strong leadership and executive communication are essential.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, change management, and an autonomous, accountable leadership style to deliver measurable outcomes with risk-aware governance.