TransUnion

Principal, Business Development

TransUnion$150K — $225K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in telecommunications industry with a focus on VoIP, broadband, and wireless technologies.
  • Strong business development leadership with a proven record of driving revenue growth in complex organizations.
  • Experience in strategic financial management and P&L oversight to guide investment decisions.
  • Successful track record in partnership management and cross-functional collaboration with proven influence on stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze emerging trends and regulatory shifts in the telecom industry to develop scalable business strategies.
  • Craft and implement go-to-market strategies for voice and fraud solutions in collaboration with Product, Sales, and Marketing teams.
  • Establish and manage strategic partnerships through effective negotiation and solution development.
  • Define customer segments and target markets, qualifying business cases linked to growth and profitability.
  • Lead presentations to clients and internal stakeholders, emphasizing solution value and implementation aspects.
  • Engage directly with clients during all sales phases, collaborating with sales support teams.
  • Oversee commercialization of solutions, managing contracts and ensuring effective post-sale deployment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage available from day one, including medical, dental, and vision options.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance along with optional plans for additional coverage.
  • Family support offerings, including adoption assistance and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Strong retirement benefits with a 401(k) matching program and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Generous tuition reimbursement and flexible scheduling to encourage work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Team Overview
The Communications and Fraud Solutions team drives growth by developing innovative voice and fraud prevention solutions for the telecommunications ecosystem. This team partners closely with Product, Sales, and Technology to identify market opportunities, shape solution strategy, and expand TransUnion's presence across carriers and enterprise clients. The role operates within a global, matrixed environment supporting senior leadership across the business.This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

The Sr. Director, Business Development leads market expansion and partnership strategy for Voice Services across the U.S. and Canada, driving new revenue opportunities and advancing TransUnion's position in the communications and fraud ecosystem.
  • Identify emerging industry trends, regulatory shifts, and market opportunities, translating insights into scalable business strategies and new revenue streams
  • Develop and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies for voice and fraud solutions, partnering with Product, Sales, and Marketing to drive adoption
  • Build and manage strategic partnerships and alliances, including negotiation of commercial agreements and joint solution development
  • Define target markets, customer segments, and partner ecosystems; develop and socialize business cases tied to revenue growth and profitability
  • Lead client and internal presentations (including C-suite audiences), articulating solution value, differentiation, and implementation considerations
  • Support end-to-end sales cycles through direct customer engagement and collaboration with Sales, Account Management, and Client Services
  • Oversee solution commercialization, including contract structuring, revenue considerations, and post-sale deployment support
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions, manage implementation plans, and mitigate risks across complex deployments


Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • Telecommunications industry expertise (15+ years): Deep understanding of telecom technologies (e.g., VoIP, broadband, wireless) and service models to identify viable solution opportunities and guide product strategy
  • Business development and growth leadership: Proven ability to drive sustained revenue and profitability growth within large, matrixed organizations while influencing cross-functional stakeholders
  • Strategic and financial acumen: Experience developing business cases, evaluating market opportunities, and managing P&L considerations to support investment decisions
  • Partnership and stakeholder management: Demonstrated success building relationships, influencing without authority, and leading cross-functional collaboration to deliver customer-focused solutions
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience supporting complex technical/business solutions)


Required Technical Skills
  • Telecom technologies and ecosystem knowledge (e.g., VoIP, broadband, wireless networks)
  • Understanding of solution lifecycle and implementation processes, including deployment and commercialization considerations
  • Contract development and negotiation fundamentals, including revenue recognition considerations
  • Data-driven analysis and business case modeling to evaluate market opportunities and investment decisions


We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in:
  • Experience applying AI (Artificial Intelligence) to solve business or commercial challenges
  • Familiarity with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) practices and tools
  • Experience in high-growth or entrepreneurial environments driving innovation and change
  • Advanced executive communication and thought leadership presence within industry forums


Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well-from day one.

For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: We've got your back with company-paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short- and long-term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.

For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we're here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care[redacted] membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward what's next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long-term care insurance to plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $150,100.00 - $225,000.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.The application window for this job posting is estimated to close on 07/02/2026. Job postings may come down early or be extended due to business need or volume of applicants.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Principal, Business Development

Company:
TransUnion LLC

About TransUnion

TransUnion is a consumer credit reporting agency. TransUnion collects and aggregates information on over one billion individual consumers in over thirty countries including "200 million files profiling nearly every credit-active consumer in the United States". Its customers include over 65,000 businesses. Based in Chicago, Illinois, TransUnion's 2014 revenue was US$1.3 billion.
Learn more about TransUnion
Size
10,200 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$343.1 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+11.7%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
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