This role pays less than
86%
of similar roles. Most pay
$186,125–$256,275
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$169k
versus about
$221k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Standard Insurance
Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) provides group and individual insurance products including disability, life, dental, vision, and retirement plans primarily to employers and their employees. Industry: Insurance & Employee Benefits
The TBM Strategy & Planning Director is a senior role within IT Finance & Analytics focused on improving expense-management discipline, transparency, and value realization across product and technology spend. Serving as a trusted advisor to leadership, the individual will shape the IT optimization agenda by developing advanced financial models, scenario analyses, and unit economics to evaluate strategic investments. The role involves establishing TBM and FinOps frameworks, creating scalable tools for cost transparency, and designing governance structures to track performance. Key responsibilities include translating complex data into decision-ready insights and leading cross-functional initiatives to improve cost efficiency. Required skills include expertise in financial modeling, cost analysis, and unit economics. Technical proficiencies include Excel, Power BI, DAX, SQL, Alteryx, Apptio One, TargetProcess, Python, and AI prompting tools like Copilot or Claude.