Director, Technology Business Management Governance Operations

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day execution and operation of the Technology Business Management (TBM) governance framework across the Technology division. You will build, document, and enforce the operating procedures, controls, and execution cadence that ensure TBM processes are completed accurately, consistently, and on time.

You will partner closely with IT Business Managers, Finance, HR, Procurement, Delivery teams, and the TBM Data Lead to ensure governance processes and data flows are integrated, required inputs are complete, and reporting is timely and reliable.

The role spans core TBM governance domains, including workforce and headcount management, financial planning and execution alignment, and vendor and contingent workforce governance (in partnership with Procurement), covering contract lifecycle, spend controls, and rate adherence.

The role combines hands-on governance design with disciplined execution, emphasizing operational rigor, procedural clarity, and sustained follow-through in support of a predictable and repeatable TBM operating rhythm.

Key Responsibilities

TBM Governance Execution

• Execute the TBM governance framework, ensuring consistent application across Technology.
• Translate governance expectations into documented operating procedures, required artifacts, and execution standards.
• Establish and manage governance calendars, checkpoints, and milestones across planning and workforce processes, with defined integration points to IT Finance.
• Drive timely completion of TBM activities by coordinating inputs, monitoring progress, and resolving execution gaps.
• Enforce adherence to TBM procedures and timelines, escalating risks and non‑compliance as needed.

Operating Discipline & Controls

• Design, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for core TBM processes, including workforce and organizational change management, headcount and hiring governance, annual and in-year planning, and contract and consultant governance.
• Define and govern vendor and contingent workforce management processes in partnership with Procurement, including contract lifecycle management, contingent worker demand and spend controls, and rate card governance, with clear ownership, control points, and integration to Finance and Delivery.
• Ensure procedures are practical, repeatable, and clearly understood by execution owners.
• Maintain governance controls to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of TBM inputs and outputs.
• Identify and drive improvements to procedures based on execution outcomes and operational feedback.
• Stand up new governance processes and procedures where gaps exist, including defining roles, handoffs, and required artifacts.

Reporting & Governance Enablement

• Produce standardized TBM governance reporting focused on execution status, compliance, and delivery against expectations.
• Ensure governance forums and leadership reviews are supported by complete, accurate, and on-time materials.
• Maintain TBM governance documentation, templates, and SharePoint sites as the system of record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in technology business management, enterprise delivery, or governance roles
• Demonstrated experience building and running operational governance frameworks in complex, matrixed environments.

Core Capabilities

• Strong organization, follow-through and attention to detail
• Governance execution and enforcement
• Operating procedure and control design
• Execution management and delivery discipline

The expected base salary ranges from $160k-$215k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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