Technology Execution Manager - Commercial Banking/Wealth

Regions Bank; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 222,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions is seeking a Technology Business Manager to partner with the Divisional CIO in shaping technology strategy and execution. You will lead a team handling governance, budgeting, portfolio management, and executive reporting to drive regulatory readiness and organizational effectiveness.

You will oversee financial planning, risk coordination, vendor oversight, and workforce planning, while collaborating with cross‑functional leaders to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with extensive relevant experience.
• 12 years of technology, business management, strategy or risk experience.
• 5 years of leading teams and developing associates.
• Experience with executive communications and performance metrics.
• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and resource management.
• Experience partnering with Risk, Compliance, Audit, Finance, HR or enterprise functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology strategies and priorities with the CIO.
• Lead a team responsible for governance, planning, and operational activities.
• Lead annual budgeting, headcount, investment, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee portfolio governance, prioritization, and reporting of initiatives.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes with escalation as needed.
• Create executive level reporting, dashboards, and communications on performance.
• Coordinate with Finance on budget, productivity, and investments.
• Support workforce planning, succession, and talent development.
• Run leadership operating routines and governance forums.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management across teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial management

Regulatory readiness

Portfolio governance

Vendor oversight

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or related field

12 years of relevant experience in tech/finance

5 years of leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

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Job Description

At Regions, the Technology Business Manager supports the Divisional CIO in the development and execution of technology business strategies, operating priorities, governance processes, financial plans, portfolio management activities, and organizational initiatives. Leads a team responsible for business management functions across technology, including financial management, portfolio governance, executive reporting, risk coordination, workforce planning, vendor oversight, and leadership operating routines. Serves as a strategic partner to technology and business leaders to drive execution, performance transparency, regulatory readiness, and organizational effectiveness.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partners with the Divisional CIO and leadership team to develop and execute technology strategies, operating priorities, and organizational objectives aligned with business goals
• Manages, coaches, and develops a team of professionals responsible for business management, governance, reporting, planning, and operational activities
• Leads annual planning activities, including budget development, headcount planning, investment planning, and financial forecasting
• Oversees technology portfolio governance processes, ensuring strategic initiatives, regulatory commitments, and business priorities are appropriately prioritized, monitored, and reported
• Monitors portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes, providing recommendations and escalation as needed
• Develops executive-level reporting, presentations, dashboards, and communications regarding financial performance, portfolio execution, workforce metrics, risk management, and strategic priorities
• Partners with Finance leaders to manage budget performance, productivity commitments, expense management objectives, and investment tracking
• Coordinates activities related to regulatory examinations, audits, remediation programs, and governance reviews while maintaining strong partnerships with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Audit teams
• Supports development and implementation of workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives
• Oversees execution of leadership operating routines, including business reviews, governance forums, planning sessions, leadership meetings, and performance reviews
• Facilitates communication and information flow across leadership teams, business partners, and key stakeholders to support alignment and execution
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), scorecards, and reporting frameworks to measure financial, operational, portfolio, talent, and risk performance
• Collaborates with business and technology leaders to ensure technology investments support business objectives, client outcomes, operational efficiency, and regulatory requirements
• Supports vendor governance activities, including contract oversight, performance monitoring, third-party risk coordination, and relationship management
• Leads special projects, transformation initiatives, process improvement efforts, and operational activities that support business and technology objectives
• Identifies opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, governance processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency
• Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices across teams
• Represents the technology organization in governance forums, working groups, and cross-functional initiatives as assigned

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or related field and twelve (12) years of relevant experience in technology, business management, strategy, operations, governance, risk management, or financial services
• Or High School Diploma/GED and sixteen (16) years of relevant experience in technology, business management, strategy, operations, governance, risk management, or financial services
• Five (5) years of experience leading teams and developing associates
• Experience supporting technology organizations, strategic initiatives, portfolio management activities, or business operations functions
• Experience developing executive communications, business reporting, and performance metrics
• Experience supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management activities
• Experience partnering with Risk, Compliance, Audit, Finance, HR, or other enterprise functions

Skills And Competencies

• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable business insights
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Ability to drive accountability, collaboration, and execution across teams
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
• Ability to lead teams, develop talent, and foster employee engagement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of risk management, regulatory requirements, and control frameworks
• Knowledge of technology governance, portfolio management, and operational processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Strong financial management and analytical capabilities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future

Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC.

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Minimum

Job Range Target

$222,109.00 USD

Median

$260,840.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Riverchase Operations Center

Location

Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.