Technology Program and Execution Lead - Payments

Technology Program And Execution Lead For Payments Business

U.S. Bank is searching for a Technology Program and Execution Lead for our Payments Business. Payments is the leading area of growth for U.S. Bank, and we have an opportunity to bring in a dynamic leader who will play a pivotal role in collaborating with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to define and drive the department's strategic direction.

The leader will have responsibility for crafting and articulating strategic initiatives across Payments Technology. They will lead efforts aligned to budget planning, project execution, resource management, and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, they will have responsibility for providing leadership oversight to team members leading out program execution for strategic initiatives, and lead / manage strategic initiatives such as continuous improvement program, client satisfaction metrics and measures, driving strategic planning with business line, and representing Payments Technology as needed in various corporate activities. In partnership with finance, this role will also oversee the financials and budgets for the Payments Technology business.

Primary Responsibilities :

Strategy Development and Implementation

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Ways of Working

Leadership

Partner with CIO to develop and implement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Lead the execution of strategic programs across the organization.

Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives.

Manage resources, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful delivery.

Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Facilitate effective communication and reporting with management and stakeholders.

Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.

Lead a team of agile coaches to implement Agile principles and drive strategic alignment across the organization.

Set and execute Agile and Product strategies to foster a culture of continuous improvement and change.

Provide leadership oversight to team members tasked with executing on program and strategic initiatives

Provide development support

Drive a culture of high performance with focus on execution

Drive continuous improvement and adoption of best practices.

Support technology adoption in various corporate activities.

Key Behaviors and Competencies :

Business Acumen

Financial expertise

Change management advocate

Outcome driven

Innovative mindset

Ability to influence and empower others

Builds strong partnerships and collaborates well

Preferred Skills / Qualifications :

Extensive experience in strategy development and implementation, especially in large, complex organizations, ideally within financial services or banking. May have consulting background.

Proven track record of leading strategic programs and cross-functional initiatives that drive business transformation and operational excellence.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess business needs, identify opportunities, and develop actionable strategies.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilitiesable to influence senior leaders, collaborate across departments, and drive consensus.

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks).

Familiarity with digital transformation and technology adoption in corporate environments.

Customer-centric mindset with a focus on improving client satisfaction and business outcomes.

Experience leading teams especially in a fast-paced, changing environment

Leadership Capabilities :

Builds Teams and Talent : Embraces developing talent; builds and develops teams; strengthens organizational capabilities via talent

Drives for Results : Drives execution, continuously improves the core, and reallocates resources at pace

Disrupts & Challenges : Creates possibilities from new and innovative thinking; generates disruptive change; leads change

Leads Innovation : Encourages innovative thought; challenges the status quo; scales and invests in new ideas

Drives Vision and Purpose : Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action

Ensures Financial Stewardship : Maintains financial integrity; aligns resources with strategic priorities; promotes transparency and accountability in financial practices

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants .

Benefits :

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours) :

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Basic term and optional term life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Pregnancy disability and parental leave

401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

Adoption assistance

Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range : $193,035.00 - $227,100.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank