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Charles Schwab Sr Manager, Business Transformation in Lone Tree, Colorado
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
Business Transformation senior managers are critical new roles reporting to the new Business Transformation and Strategy Lead in Transformation Services, a newly created organization charged with the acceleration and delivery of enterprise priorities transforming the company. This role will help execute on business-aligned transformation efforts within the Transformation Management Office (TMO) mandate and will partner closely with enterprises to drive transformation efforts from strategy through implementation and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner closely with business transformation leads and enterprise leaders to drive transformation efforts from strategy through implementation and execution
Develop a deep understanding of the enterprise we are supporting, including its business model, organizational strengths and opportunities, culture, etc.
Execute on transformation strategies and roadmaps to meet firm-wide and enterprise-wide objectives
Implement critical transformation work, which includes adapting plans as needed and proactively managing risks and issues
Communicate to stakeholders, amplify engagement, and ensure needs are met throughout the transformation efforts (e.g., ensuring alignment with the vision, sustaining a sense of excitement and enthusiasm, ensuring field readiness, etc.)
Support the broader portfolio of TMO initiatives by providing surge support where needed
Help strengthen Schwab’s overall “change muscle” by regularly contributing to transformation best practices and supporting broader Transformation communications
What you have
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Business Acumen – Deeply understand company strategy, how transformation ambitions link to the specific workstreams/initiatives; able to forecast workstream performance and suggest interventions
Strong relationship builder – Has strong interpersonal skills and teamwork skills to collaborate with workstream owners, business counterparts, etc.
Bias to action – Dives into discussions as needed versus solely plan/track 'from the center'
Works horizontally – Collaborates across teams in the organization with workstream & initiative owners to manage interdependent complexities, roadblocks, milestones
Experience with project management – Able to manage project management resources with governance & routine focus; able to independently track required routine and day-to-day work
Strong communication – Has proven strong communication and management skills to increase messaging with TMO team, workstream & initiative owners & teams
Requirements
7+ years of work experience, including 2-3 years of experience in program management, business analysis or strategy, with a consulting firm or strategy group in a large organization
Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability developing materials and effectively presenting information
Executive presence and relationship management skills; ability to influence leadership and enroll employee support and engagement
Expert user of PowerPoint and Excel
Preferred Requirements
Superior analytical skills, creativity in problem solving, and attention to detail
Aptitude engaging in readiness efforts for large-scale, multi-year pre- and post-merger integrations
Comfort dealing with ambiguity in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment
Personally and professionally aligned with Schwab's vision and values, and a strong interest in financial services
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
CO Salary Range: USD $101,000 - $224,400 / Year
What’s in it for you:
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.