Charles Schwab

Senior Manager, Technology Business Impact Change Lead - Technology Transformation

Charles Schwab$125K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in business transformation and change management
  • Experience with large-scale technology or operating model transformations
  • Expertise in Change Management and actionable plans
  • Strong Stakeholder Management and influence skills
  • Experience in developing change narratives and communication strategies
  • Strong communication skills for explaining complex changes
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy for business impact identification and adoption
  • Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders for effective change communication
  • Connect transformation strategies to business outcomes
  • Influence executive conversations around transformation priorities
  • Develop resources for leader enablement and visibility into dependencies
  • Contribute to initiatives involving AI and strategic programs
  • Ensure organizational readiness and risk management across initiatives

Benefits

  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • High visibility role within a dynamic technology organization
  • Collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to enterprise transformation and organizational strategy
  • Participation in strategic programs influencing business outcomes
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Schwab Technology Services (STS) supports every enterprise at Schwab and delivers innovative technology solutions that create exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a Senior Manager, Technology Business Impact Change Lead within the BOET OCIO organization, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the STS NEXT technology transformation, helping leaders and teams successfully navigate large-scale organizational and technology change.

 

In this highly visible role, you will lead the strategy for identifying, translating, and driving adoption of business impacts associated with major transformation initiatives, beginning with the STS NEXT Operating Model. You will partner closely with senior leaders, business stakeholders, technology teams, and the Transformation Management Office (TMO) to ensure organizational changes are clearly understood, effectively communicated, and successfully adopted. Your ability to connect transformation strategy to real business outcomes will help leaders make informed decisions, manage risks, and accelerate readiness across affected teams.

 

Success in this role requires someone who can bring structure to ambiguity, anticipate downstream impacts, and build alignment across interconnected initiatives. You will influence executive-level conversations, develop leader enablement resources, create visibility into transformation dependencies, and ensure business impact considerations remain a critical component of planning and execution. As transformation priorities evolve, you may also contribute to initiatives involving Artificial Intelligence (AI), Enterprise Delivery Enablement, Schwab India, Vendor Management, and other strategic programs, helping the organization adapt, collaborate, and achieve meaningful business outcomes. The role offers the opportunity to further develop expertise in enterprise transformation, organizational strategy, executive influence, and large-scale change adoption while partnering across one of Schwab’s most dynamic technology organizations.

 

What you have

Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience leading business transformation, change management, business readiness, organizational effectiveness, or related initiatives
  • Proven experience leading business impact identification, assessment, and adoption planning for large-scale technology or operating model transformations
  • Demonstrated expertise in Change Management, including translating strategic initiatives into actionable adoption and readiness plans
  • Strong Stakeholder Management skills with the ability to influence and align senior leaders, business partners, and cross-functional teams
  • Experience developing change narratives, executive messaging, leader toolkits, and communication strategies that improve understanding and adoption
  • Strong Communication skills with the ability to explain complex transformation efforts in a clear, compelling, and practical manner
  • Experience assessing organizational risks, dependencies, and readiness considerations across multiple concurrent initiatives
  • Proven success driving cross-functional execution through Collaboration and partnership with business, technology, and program teams
  • Strong Analytical Thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate impacts, identify patterns, and recommend effective solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic objectives with execution priorities in evolving and ambiguous environments
  • Experience enabling organizational change through influence rather than direct authority
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting enterprise Operating Model transformations
  • Experience within financial services, enterprise technology, or another highly matrixed organization
  • Experience partnering with a Transformation Management Office (TMO) or similar transformation governance organization
  • Demonstrated expertise in Strategic Planning to align transformation activities with long-term business outcomes
  • Experience supporting enterprise initiatives involving Artificial Intelligence (AI), vendor management, global teams, or delivery transformation programs
  • Knowledge of change frameworks, stakeholder engagement approaches, readiness assessments, and adoption measurement techniques
  • Experience developing executive-facing presentations, adoption resources, and organizational communication strategies
  • Expertise in Risk Management practices, including identifying, mitigating, and monitoring transformation-related risks
  • Experience facilitating alignment and adoption across geographically dispersed or complex stakeholder groups
  • Advanced degree, change management certification, or relevant transformation-related credentials

In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

 

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

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At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

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Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

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Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
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