Sr. Manager, Security Strategy & Execution

Overview The IT Security organization partners closely with technology and business leaders to protect the organization while enabling innovation and growth. As a 1st Line function, we focus on delivering and operating security capabilities aligned to enterprise priorities. As the Senior Manager, Security Strategy & Execution, you will shape and drive the enterprise security roadmap, translating evolving threats and business needs into actionable initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, program leadership, and execution, partnering across IT and business teams to move key security priorities forward. This is a forward‑looking role focused less on hands‑on engineering and more on driving outcomes, alignment, and progress across security initiatives. The role may also evolve to include team leadership responsibilities. Responsibilities Partner with IT and business leaders to define and execute security strategy and roadmap priorities. Translate risk insights and emerging threats into clear, actionable security initiatives. Lead planning, coordination, and execution tracking across key security efforts. Drive program structure and visibility, including roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, and reporting. Support initiatives across areas such as identity and access management, cloud and infrastructure security, and secure access / network security evolution. Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to embed security into technology initiatives. Identify capability gaps and help shape multi‑year plans and investment priorities. Develop and track program metrics to measure progress and effectiveness. Contribute to improving security operating models and ways of working. Mentor team members and support team growth as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 10 years of technical work experience including at least 6 years of management experience, OR equivalent combination of education and work experience. At least 10 years of experience across cybersecurity, IT, or related roles. Experience in security strategy, program leadership, or large‑scale initiative delivery. Strong understanding of core security domains (identity, cloud, network, data). Ability to translate complex problems into structured, executable plans. Proven ability to lead through influence across technical and business teams. Experience building roadmaps, business cases, and strategic plans. Strong communication skills, including experience working with senior leadership. Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Bonus Points Experience with Zero Trust / SASE, cloud security, or identity modernization initiatives. Background in financial services or other complex environments. Experience in consulting, transformation, or enterprise strategy roles. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar. Experience leading or mentoring teams. Compensation US Employees in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and New York: $120,750 - $189,000 US Employees in Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin: $110,250 - $173,030 US Employees in all other states not listed above: $99,750 - $157,060 The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job‑related factors. Do not reduce or alter these figures. Benefits Paid Time Off 401(k) matching program Annual incentive pay Paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts Adoption assistance Employee assistance program Fitness reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Associate wellbeing program Associate emergency fund Various associate banking benefits EEO Statement UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request. If you are a California resident, please visit our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB. #J-18808-Ljbffr UMB Financial Corporation