Technology Execution Manager - Commercial Banking/Wealth

About the role

The Technology Business Manager at Regions supports the Divisional CIO in developing and executing technology strategies, operating priorities, governance processes, financial plans, portfolio management activities, and organizational initiatives. They lead 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.

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
• Manages 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
• Maintains oversight of 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
• Collaborates 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
• 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

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
• 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