Sr Business Support Manager

Responsible for managing professional associates, supervisors, and coordinating and managing the day-to-day running of this Infrastructure area. This may cover activities such as facilities, space planning and moves, systems development and support. Your decisions will generally be guided by policies, resources, and business plans, and you may receive moderate guidance from a manager. Incumbents may also be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring the infrastructure area costs and may also be involved in strategic business planning and change management initiatives. Liaising with the other business areas such as human resources, legal & compliance, and operations may also be an integral part of the role. Guided by department policies, resource requirements, budgets and the business, the incumbent is responsible for the oversight and strategic management of business operations, projects, and training. In conjunction with Division Management the incumbent brings all deliverables to implementation in an agreed schedule. The incumbent oversees all Business Unit Manager duties for the business as well as manage aspects of the HR function and space planning to support the department.

Primary responsibilities include

• The development and execution of business support strategy that is aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives and collaboration with stakeholders to define and prioritize business support initiatives.

  
  
• Assigns tasks, monitors progress, and ensures the timely completion of deliverables.
• Stakeholder engagement and process improvement.
• The smooth and efficient delivery of business support services to internal stakeholders and the monitoring of service levels, analyzing of metrics and implementation of measures to enhance service quality and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and progressive professional experience
• Minimum 4+ years of experience supporting infrastructure, facilities, property, or real estate operations, including exposure to procurement, risk management, and/or project management
• Demonstrated experience coordinating day‑to‑day business operations, managing multiple workstreams, and delivering initiatives on schedule
• Experience working cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders such as operations, finance, HR, legal, and compliance
• Strong understanding of policy‑driven environments, budgeting principles, cost tracking, and vendor or contract oversight
• Effective communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills within a matrixed or corporate environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, space planning, workplace services, or infrastructure support
• Hands‑on involvement in business process improvement, change management, or operational transformation initiatives
• Prior responsibility for budget forecasting, expense monitoring, or financial reporting related to infrastructure or operational functions
• Experience supporting or managing training, onboarding, or capability development for business support teams
• Familiarity with enterprise systems or tools related to project tracking, procurement, facilities, or risk management

Hours & Work Schedule

• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay Transparency
The salary range for this position is $120,000.000 - $130,000.00/year. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

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Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

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