Job Summary:The
TBM Strategy and Planning Director is a senior, high-impact role within IT Finance & Analytics focused on improving expense-management discipline, transparency, and value realization across product and technology spend. As a trusted advisor to IT, Business and Corporate Finance leadership, the role shapes and supports the IT optimization agenda using Technology Business Management (TBM), and FinOps best practice-translating insights into decision-ready recommendations and governance materials that drive sustained improvements in expense-management discipline and transparency. This role provides enterprise visibility and influence across the organization's most transformative product and technology initiatives, without direct people management responsibilities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:30% - Enterprise Cost & Value Optimization StrategyLead and shape enterprise technology cost optimization and value realization initiatives by:- Defining and evolving the IT cost optimization strategy and roadmap in alignment with enterprise and IT priorities
- Identifying and framing high-impact opportunities to improve cost efficiency, productivity, and value delivery across product and technology spend
- Influencing investment prioritization and trade-off decisions across cost, risk, and value at the portfolio level
- Partnering with IT, Finance, and supplier management leaders to drive execution of strategic initiatives with measurable business outcomes
25% - Executive Decision Support & Financial Insight LeadershipProvide enterprise-level decision support and thought leadership through:- Developing advanced financial models, scenario analyses, and unit economics to evaluate strategic options and investments
- Translating complex data into clear, decision-ready insights for senior leaders and executive forums
- Anticipating and articulating business implications, risks, and trade-offs across multiple scenarios
- Challenging assumptions and providing independent, data-driven perspectives to improve decision quality
20% - TBM / FinOps Thought Leadership & Capability DevelopmentServe as a company-wide subject matter expert and advance TBM, Value Management and FinOps capabilities by:- Defining and standardizing methodologies, frameworks, and best practices for cost transparency, unit costing, and financial governance
- Embedding TBM- and FinOps-enabled insights into financial planning, forecasting, and operational management processes
- Developing scalable tools, playbooks, and metrics (e.g., cost per service, cost per user) to enable consistent adoption across IT and Finance
- Educating and influencing leaders to adopt new financial management practices and improve decision discipline
15% - Governance, Value Realization & Performance TransparencyStrengthen financial governance and ensure realization of planned outcomes by:- Designing and implementing governance frameworks that improve visibility into cost, value, and performance across initiatives
- Establishing measurement approaches and controls to track benefits, validate assumptions, and ensure accountability
- Driving transparency into consumption, cost drivers, and financial performance across technology services
- Providing regular, structured reporting to inform leadership oversight and decision-making
10% Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Influence Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence enterprise stakeholders by:- Serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for senior IT and business leaders
- Leading multidisciplinary workstreams with significant complexity, ambiguity, and organizational impact
- Aligning stakeholders on methodologies, assumptions, and execution plans across functions
- Building strong relationships to influence outcomes without direct authority
Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Financial & Analytical Expertise- Advanced expertise in financial modeling, cost analysis, and unit economics, including the ability to evaluate complex investment trade-offs and quantify value across large-scale technology initiatives
- Deep knowledge of IT financial management practices, including budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and capital investment analysis
- Ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into actionable insights that inform senior leadership decisions
Technology Business Management (TBM) & FinOps- Strong understanding of Technology Business Management (TBM) framework, including cost transparency, service costing, and consumption -based financial management
- Ability to design and implement scalable methodologies, metrics, and governance models that improve financial transparency and decision discipline
- Knowledge of technology cost drivers (e.g., infrastructure, cloud, applications) and industry best practices for optimization
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving- Demonstrated ability to frame and solve ambiguous, high-impact business problems using structured thinking and innovative approaches
- Ability to connect financial insights to enterprise strategy, identifying opportunities to optimize operating models and improve business performance
- Applies conceptual and systems-level thinking to evaluate long-term implications, risks, and trade-offs
Executive Communication & Influence- Exceptional ability to translate complex financial and technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for senior leaders
- Proven effectiveness in influencing decisions and driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups without direct authority
- Ability to anticipate objections, challenge assumptions, and guide leadership to informed decisions
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving IT, Finance, and business stakeholders
- Ability to build trusted relationships and align stakeholders on shared goals, methodologies, and outcomes
- Skilled at navigating organizational complexity, competing priorities, and ambiguity
Tools & Technical Capabilities- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, DAX, SQL, and data modeling tools such as Alteryx; ability to leverage technology to automate, scale, and enhance analysis
- Familiarity with TBM / financial management and planning platforms (e.g., Apptio One and TargetProcess) and enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, Service Desk, or HR tools)
Job Specifications: - Required education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related quantitative field.
- Preferred education: MBA or advanced business degree preferred.
- Required experience:
- 8-10 years in finance, or management consulting, including deep experience in IT financial management, cost optimization, and operating model transformation.
- Experience working on large transformation programs and estimating cost synergies from strategic M&A programs.
- Expertise with Apptio One, Cloudability, Flexera, JIRA, ServiceNow and Workday Financials
- Working knowledge of Python, and AI prompting with Copilot or Claude Code
- Experience using tools like Copilot and ChatGPT/Claude to test hypotheses and accelerate data insights
- Preferred professional licensure or certification: CPA, CMA, FPAC, CTBME or FinOps Certified Practitioner
Location: - Employees in this role are eligible for fully remote work (other than periodic in-person meetings or other periodic business travel).
Travel Requirements: - Occasional travel only (such as for planning purposes, team-building, or conferences) may be required.
Physical Requirements:Why Join The Standard?We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
- A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- An annual incentive bonus plan
- Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually - PTO increases with tenure
- A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
- Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.
The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.
Salary Range:
$137,000.00 - $200,750.00
Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
