Strategic Tech Operations & Finance Manager

Digital Realty; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Digital Realty seeks a CTO Business Operations Manager to bolster the financial and operational effectiveness across IT, Product & Engineering, Information Security, the CDO, and AEG. You will oversee budgeting, procurement, vendor management, and financial reporting while partnering with technology leaders to drive efficiency and scalable processes.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, executive reporting, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, global tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial management practices.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of procurement workflows, purchase orders, receiving, accruals, and accounts payable processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems supporting procurement, AP, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated success managing vendors, business partners, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and execute effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience driving process improvement, operational efficiency, and business optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities, including tracking actuals, variance analysis, and financial reporting across CTO organizations.
• Manage procurement processes, including purchase order creation, approvals, compliance, and documentation retention.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to support accounts payable activities, accruals, receiving processes, and vendor payments.
• Track project financials, operational metrics, and progress in collaboration with project teams and PMO stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting that delivers insights into performance, risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Build strong partnerships with technology leaders and business stakeholders to drive alignment and operational excellence.
• Manage vendor relationships and support engagement tracking, contract administration, and service delivery oversight.
• Lead and support operational initiatives and special projects that improve business performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Vendor management

Procurement processes

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Digital Realty seeks a CTO Business Operations Manager to bolster the financial and operational effectiveness across IT, Product & Engineering, Information Security, the CDO, and AEG. You will oversee budgeting, procurement, vendor management, and financial reporting while partnering with technology leaders to drive efficiency and scalable processes.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, executive reporting, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, global tech environment.