Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager – Cloud & GenAI Financial Operations

About this role

Overview: Works closely with senior managers within a division and the Bank to manage key initiatives, including supporting critical Division/Department cross-functional projects related to strategic objectives of the Bank, improving risk management and ensuring efficiency/sustainability of core processes and positioning the Bank to meet evolving regulatory expectations. Concurrently manages large-scale projects while coordinating and managing initiatives at the division and department level.  Leads  design, planning and implementation for time-sensitive, critical programs and/or projects. Leads facilitation of industry groups that meet regularly to share best practices and promote industry advocacy efforts.     Provides strategic leadership for Cloud and Generative AI Financial Operations (FinOps), partnering across Technology, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, and Business teams to drive cost transparency,  optimize  technology investments, improve financial accountability, and maximize the business value of cloud and AI capabilities. Establishes governance, reporting, forecasting, and performance management practices to support sustainable growth, efficient resource  utilization , and measurable return on technology investments .    Leads change management across the enterprise in implementing  new  FinOps operating model.  

Primary Responsibilities   •  Lead Cloud and Generative AI Financial Operations (FinOps) initiatives, including governance, budgeting, forecasting, consumption management, optimization, and value realization across cloud platforms and AI services.   • Develop and  maintain   financial management  frameworks that provide visibility into cloud and AI costs, usage trends, financial performance, and business outcomes.   • Partner with Technology, Finance, Procurement, Architecture, and Engineering teams to  identify  opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and investment prioritization.   •  Establish  and facilitate governance routines, executive reporting, and performance metrics related to cloud and AI spending,  utilization , savings opportunities, and return on investment.   • Drive adoption of financial accountability practices, including  showback /chargeback models, cost allocation methodologies, unit cost metrics, and consumption transparency.   • Evaluate financial impacts of emerging technologies and strategic investments, including cloud migration programs, AI platform adoption, and enterprise modernization initiatives.   • Analyze complex operational, financial, and consumption data sets to  provide  actionable insights that support decision-making, risk management, and strategic planning.   •  Monitor  industry trends and best practices related to Cloud FinOps, AI governance, and technology  financial management  to recommend and implement continuous improvements.   Lead efforts to define scope and approach for Division/Department initiatives. Direct and monitor resources.   • Direct complex, critical, and highly visible projects for division.   • Provide analytical  expertise  to support critical Bank-wide or divisional initiatives that may include planning,  design  and analysis of results, presenting content at various governance functions, developing comprehensive content/materials, analyzing complex data sets, or analyzing and optimizing data structures.   • Consider stakeholder perspectives, help build consensus, address objections, help develop solutions, and drive action.   • Interact with senior management (internal/external) on a regular basis to obtain pertinent information. Serve as  liaison  between the department and other Bank personnel on various projects.   • • Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance  management  and terminations.   • Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards,  policies  and controls  in accordance with  the Company's Risk Appetite.   • Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.   •  Maintain  M&T internal control standards, including  timely  implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.   • Complete other related duties as assigned.  

  Education and Experience Required: ·          Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 14 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 9 years’ relevant work experience ·          Minimum of 3 years’ managerial experience

  Education and Experience Preferred   •  Bachelor's degree in Finance , Economics, Math, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration; MBA or advanced degree preferred.   • Banking/financial industry experience.   • Experience leading or supporting Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps), Technology Business Management (TBM), IT Financial Management, or related technology cost management disciplines.   • Experience developing cloud cost optimization strategies, financial forecasting models, consumption reporting, and technology investment business cases.   • Knowledge of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and associated  financial management  and governance practices.   • Experience supporting Generative AI initiatives, including financial planning, usage monitoring, cost management, and value measurement.   • Familiarity with cloud cost management and FinOps tooling.   • Strong understanding of technology portfolio management, financial planning processes, and business value realization methodologies.   • FinOps Certified Practitioner or related  certifications  preferred.   • Six Sigma, Lean, Process Improvement, or project management-related education.   • Experience with SQL,  programming  and statistical software.   • Experience with financial, regulatory and/or process analysis, and technical writing.   • Curious an

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