Business Manager, Technology

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Clear Channel Outdoor

                                                                                                     

Job Summary:

The Business Manager, Technology serves as an operational partner to the Chief Technology Officer and the Technology Leadership Team. This role is responsible for driving operational rigor, financial transparency, workforce planning coordination, vendor oversight, and executive reporting across the Technology organization.
This individual ensures the Technology function operates with business discipline — aligning financials, headcount, and execution to strategic priorities while enabling leaders to focus on delivering measurable value to the company.
This is a visible role requiring strong business acumen, executive communication capability, financial discipline, and the ability to work cross-functionally.

                                                                                                    

Job Responsibilities

Operational Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CTO on organizational planning, operating cadence, and execution tracking.

• Support quarterly and annual planning processes for the Technology organization.

• Lead preparation of materials for executive leadership meetings, board updates, and earnings support as needed.

• Establish and maintain consistent operating rhythms (leadership reviews, financial reviews, organizational check-ins).

Financial Management & Budget Oversight

• Oversee the Technology department’s operating and capital budgets.

• Partner closely with Finance on forecasting, variance analysis, accruals, and long-range planning.

• Provide transparency into run vs. grow vs. transform investments.

• Track financial performance of major technology initiatives and monitor business case realization.

• Support cost optimization efforts and vendor spend management.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Coordinate major technology vendor relationships in partnership with Procurement and Technology leaders.

• Track contract renewals, financial commitments, and performance metrics.

• Monitor vendor spend against budget and identify optimization opportunities.

• Support financial preparation and analysis for contract negotiations and renewals.

Workforce & Resource Planning (Partnership & Oversight)

• Partner with Technology leaders on annual and quarterly headcount planning.

• Consolidate and document workforce plans across teams to ensure alignment with budget and strategy.

• Monitor actual headcount, contractor usage, and consulting spend against approved plans.

• Provide visibility into capacity trends, hiring progress, and open roles.

• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure role alignment, leveling consistency, and financial accuracy.

• Maintain documentation and reporting to support executive transparency and informed decision-making.

Internal Communications & Organizational Enablement

• Support Technology-wide communications from the CTO.

• Coordinate leadership offsites, all-hands meetings, and organizational updates.

• Help drive clarity around priorities, financials, and performance metrics.

• Promote accountability, transparency, and cross-functional collaboration across Technology.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Seattle office, ensuring a well-maintained, organized, and productive workplace environment.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.

• 7–10+ years of experience in business operations, finance, strategy, consulting, or technology management.

• Experience supporting a C-level executive or senior leadership team.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.

• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives.

• Experience in a complex, multi-team technology organization preferred.

Core Competencies

• Executive presence and strong communication skills.

• Financial modeling and analytical rigor.

• Operational discipline and attention to detail.

• High ownership mindset with proactive follow-through.

• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

• Discretion and confidentiality.

Physical Demands

The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Employee must have the ability to sit and/or stand at a desk for a minimum of 8 hours a day and complete tasks requiring repetitive use of hands. 

• Employee must have the ability to see written documents and computer screens, and to adjust focus.

• This job is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. 

                                                                                                     

The Targeted Compensation Range for this Washington position is:
Min: $100,000
Max: $135,000
Bonus eligible, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Comprehensive Benefits package offerings, which includes:
• Multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to choose from
• Health Care Spending Accounts (HSA and FSA Options)
• Medicare Assistance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
• Company Paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance, and Pet Insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation and Sick Plans)
• Free Digital Gym Membership and Discounted Memberships
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups
Ultimate compensation will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, scope and responsibility of the position, as well as pursuant to salary market benchmarks. This salary range is a good-faith estimate of the salary for this position.
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Location

Seattle, WA: 705 5th Avenue S, Suite #805, 98104

                                                                                                     

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