Executive Director Infrastructure Strategy Office

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?  

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets.  We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact.  We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.
• Pension / Retirement benefits 
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). 

Time impact you will have in this role:

 
Being a member of the Information Technology Team, the Executive Director of Enterprise Product and Platform Strategy (Infrastructure Strategy Office) is responsible for owning the development and execution of the platform strategy that drives the growth and innovation of our enterprise platforms. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the company's vision and objectives. Key partners are Application Development teams, Enterprise Architecture, and Business Consumers of platform services. 

Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive platform strategy that supports the company's long-term goals. 
• Lead the analysis of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for platform improvement. 
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and architecture to define and prioritize platform features and capabilities. 
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure platform performance and impact on business outcomes. 
• Foster partnerships with collaborators to expand platform reach and capabilities. 
• Advocate for the platform strategy across the organization and ensure partner buy-in. 
• Ensure the platform strategies are coordinated and align to business delivery timelines and application development delivery plans. 
• Coordinate information sharing with vendor partners and peer groups. 
• Coordinate and prepare materials for Board Meetings, Senior Management Meetings and Enterprise Platform Department internal and external customer sessions. 
• Build and Lead an EPPE Project/Business Management Office function that includes: 
  • Financial Management Reporting 
  • Communication Plan for the Department 
  • Program/Project Management reporting 
• Foster a risk management culture through implementation and demonstration of processes and procedures which identify and mitigate risk.
• Craft the opinions of key decision-makers and senior leaders by presenting persuasive arguments and alternative approaches.
• Build an organizational culture that embraces change as an opportunity rather than an obstacle; Empowers and supports individual efforts to align with change initiatives.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in platform strategy, product management, or related roles in financial services or other highly regulated industries. 
• Consistent record of developing and executing successful platform strategies across large, complex enterprises. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities. 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Talents Needed for Success:

• Critical thinking and transformational leadership. 
• Deep understanding of enterprise platforms and technology ecosystems. 
• Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and consensus. 
• Ability to work in a sophisticated, highly regulated environment. 
• Agile and adaptable to changing market conditions. 
• Customer-centric approach to platform development. 

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.