SVP Technology Enablement

USAA

. Lead the design and execution of the technology enablement strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $294,750 - $530,550 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technology enablement strategy, risk management, and governance within complex organizations. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive operational effectiveness while ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and business objectives.

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Technology Risk ManagementGovernance and ComplianceProgram ManagementLeadership DevelopmentOperational Resilience

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentsPortfolio ManagementChange ManagementCloud TechnologyDisaster Recovery PlanningFinancial Targets AlignmentVendor ManagementOperational EffectivenessRegulatory FrameworksEnterprise Risk Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Executive StakeholdersTeam BuildingStrategic SupportCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

FinOps PracticesAutomated Change PipelinesGovernance ProcessesSLA/KPI GovernanceOperational Change Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Degree (MBA or MS)

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulatory ExpectationsOCCFederal ReserveFFIECTechnology GovernanceOperational RiskCrisis ManagementBusiness ContinuityCompliance Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and execution of the technology enablement strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations
Provide leadership across technology risk, program management, governance, resiliency, and strategic support functions
Build and develop high-performing teams, including succession planning and leadership development
Drive operational effectiveness across governance processes, planning routines, and execution disciplines
Identify, measure, monitor, and control technology and organizational risks
Lead Technology Risk Management, including governance, risk assessments, issue management, control oversight, and remediation tracking
Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit on risk oversight
Lead the Technology PMO, including portfolio governance, prioritization, resource alignment, and execution oversight
Ensure technology programs and investments align with strategic priorities, financial targets, and risk requirements
Own the enterprise technology vendor management framework and oversee SLA/KPI governance
Partner with Procurement and Legal on technology contracts
Drive vendor rationalization and cost optimization across contracts, licensing, tooling, and delivery models
Champion FinOps practices for cloud and platform spend
Report technology expense trends and optimization outcomes to the CIO and CFO
Embed operational change management controls into the delivery lifecycle and coordinate change reviews before CAB
Drive adoption of automated change pipelines and delivery and risk management standards
Design workforce capability programs with HR and Talent
Own the enterprise technology resiliency strategy, including business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, and operational resilience
Establish resiliency frameworks, standards, and governance
Oversee continuity and disaster recovery plans, resilience testing, simulations, and recovery exercises
Lead response and recovery efforts during major incidents
Provide executive-level reporting on resiliency posture, risks, and remediation
Participate in enterprise governance committees including compliance, operational risk, technology, information security, business continuation, third-party risk, and risk councils
Report to the Chief Information Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in technology, business administration, or related field is required
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology, risk, program management, or operations within large, complex organizations is required
10+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams is required
Demonstrated success leading governance, risk, portfolio management, or transformation functions is required
Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders in a matrixed environment is required
Strong understanding of regulatory expectations impacting technology risk, governance, and operational resilience
Familiarity with OCC, Federal Reserve, FFIEC, and related regulatory frameworks
Understanding of enterprise risk management and compliance requirements
Experience leading enterprise technology initiatives such as cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or data is preferred
Advanced degree such as MBA or MS is preferred
Experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably financial services, is preferred
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Must not require immigration support now or in the future; USAA does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote or hybrid flexibility may be available for active-duty military spouses, consistent with applicable policy and business needs
Relocation assistance
Pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance, at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
Long Term Incentive Plan: cash payment for Executive level roles, time- and performance-based
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education
Flexible work environment