Charles Schwab

Sr Manager, Business Strategy

Charles Schwab$120K — $150K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in program execution, transformation, or business strategy
  • Experience with complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong leadership in translating strategic objectives into execution plans
  • Ability to manage cross-functional dependencies
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex information
  • Proven effectiveness in navigating ambiguity and competing priorities
  • Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority
  • Strong management of senior leader relationships across functions

Responsibilities

  • Translate strategy into execution for digital asset initiatives
  • Drive aligned delivery across business, technology, operations, and risk
  • Shape actionable plans and define milestones for program success
  • Partner with project management on delivery mechanics
  • Surface risks early and frame trade-offs clearly
  • Elevate discussions to decision-oriented conversations
  • Strengthen governance practices and improve program visibility

Benefits

  • Bonus or incentive opportunities
  • Collaborative environment enhancing stakeholder engagement
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a complex, matrixed organization
  • Chance to contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

As a Strategic Program Lead focused on Digital Asset and transformation initiatives, you will play a critical role in translating strategy into execution across complex, cross-functional programs. You will serve as a central driver of aligned delivery, connecting business, technology, operations, and risk partners to ensure initiatives move forward with clarity, accountability, and momentum.

 

In this role, you’ll bring structure to ambiguity and guide programs from early planning through execution and operational readiness. By shaping actionable plans, defining milestones, partnering with project management resources on delivery mechanics, and enabling timely decision-making, you’ll help ensure delivery remains predictable, efficient, and scalable as organizational complexity grows. Your ability to surface risks early, frame trade-offs clearly, and guide leaders toward informed decisions will be essential to achieving strong outcomes.

 

You will collaborate closely within a highly matrixed environment, influencing without direct authority while building alignment across senior stakeholders. Through a disciplined approach to execution, you will help strengthen governance practices, improve visibility into program health, and contribute to building repeatable execution practices across programs. Your work will elevate discussions from status updates to forward-looking, decision-oriented conversations while directly contributing to reducing delivery risk, enhancing readiness at launch, and enabling sustainable transformation across a growing portfolio of initiatives.

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience in program execution, transformation, or business strategy roles
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning business, technology, and operations teams
  • Strong program execution leadership, with an ability to translate strategic objectives into clear execution plans, including milestones, dependencies, and decision points
  • Strong ability to manage cross-functional dependencies and drive decisions
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to senior leadership and diverse stakeholders
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, balancing competing priorities while maintaining forward progress
  • Experience influencing outcomes and driving accountability across a highly matrixed organization without direct authority
  • Strong stakeholder management experience with senior leaders across multiple functions

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives or emerging business areas such as Digital Assets
  • Demonstrated ability to build and scale repeatable execution practices, governance frameworks, or program disciplines
  • Familiarity with risk-aware delivery approaches, including operational readiness planning and decision governance frameworks

In addition to the salary range, this role is also 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.

Charles Schwab Careers

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.

Work You’ll Do

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.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

Grow Your Career

Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

Benefits and Culture

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.

Networking and Professional Development

Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

Join Our Team

Explore the numerous career paths available at Charles Schwab and discover how your talents can be utilized to their fullest potential. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring across various disciplines and look forward to adding innovative, driven individuals to our team.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit our careers page to review current job openings, submit your resume, and prepare for your interview. At Charles Schwab, your future is waiting. [SEARCH CHARLES SCHWAB JOBS] Join Charles Schwab today and be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and leadership—where your career can thrive in the exciting world of finance.
Learn more about Charles Schwab
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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