Business Transformation Manager

Partners with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across Operations, Information Technology, and Lines of Business to support the identification, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes and value. Contributes to the development of strategy, business objectives, program structure, reimagined future processes, and measurable business outcomes (value creation). Supports execution and redesign of business processes while managing one or more work streams within broader transformation programs.

Operates under the guidance of Senior Managers or Directors, with increasing autonomy based on performance and experience. Maintains focus on delivery excellence, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Responsible for risk awareness, escalation, and adherence to policies and procedures while supporting a strong risk culture and positive customer outcomes.

• Support implementation of strategic initiatives aligned to corporate vision.
• Partner with executive sponsors and stakeholders to help define initiative scope, objectives, timelines, risks, and resource requirements.
• Manage day-to-day execution of assigned initiatives or work streams, ensuring adherence to milestones and timelines.
• Track, analyze, and report on business outcomes, value realization, risks, and issues.
• Facilitate communication across stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Identify, document, and elevate risks, issues, and dependencies, contributing to mitigation planning.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure integration and coordination of work streams.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, product lifecycle management) to optimize processes.
• Support change management planning and execution to enable adoption of new capabilities.
• Contribute to building a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

None. May provide guidance, mentorship, or coordination support to junior team members or project resources.

• Bachelor's degree in related field required;
  Master's degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of relevant business experience, including transformation, operations, or strategic initiatives.
• Experience supporting complex transformation programs or process improvement efforts.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing materials for and presenting to mid- to senior-level stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of strategy, operations, and change management concepts.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Business Transformation Manager

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well‑wellbeing. You can learn more about those programs on our  Careers page at:  or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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