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Job Description

The Technology Strategy & Transformation Director at U.S. Bank is responsible for driving operational excellence through consulting services, strategic partnerships, and program management expertise to advance organizational change and drive enterprise transformation.

The Executive Leader in this highly visible role will lead a variety of strategic initiatives and will collaborate with Technology and Enterprise leadership to set direction and drive implementation of strategic initiatives with a heavy focus on delivering results. This individual will be accountable for delivering organizational transformation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver business transformation

• Drive strategic, cross-functional business transformation initiatives to deliver meaningful results

• Define and drive business changes to deliver value through optimized strategy and operations

• Define execution plans including defining the target state, outlining program milestones, and identifying and managing program risks and blockers

• Oversee program and project governance processes to drive alignment with organizational priorities

• Monitor program execution to ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budgetary constraints

• Mitigate project and program risks through proactive identification and implementation of risk management strategies

• Assisting in accelerating delivery of business line priorities including revenue opportunities as appropriate

Manage cross-functional stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across Technology, Risk, Security, and Business Lines to ensure alignment and obtain buy-in

• Identify and prioritize program and project stakeholders to continuously capture feedback and enhance delivery

• Plan and lead problem solving discussions and planning workshops providing thoughtful guidance and partnership

• Facilitate communication and reporting with leadership and stakeholders to provide updates on initiative progress

Conduct continuous improvement diagnostics and delivery

• Lead end-to-end diagnostic assessments to identify opportunities for process optimization

• Conduct root causes analysis and design prioritized solutions to implement sustainable change

Demonstrate leadership and collaboration

• Provide leadership and guidance to the Enterprise Solutions team fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation

• Promote employee engagement, process excellence and new ways of working

• Share subject matter expertise to further enrich the Enterprise Solutions team’s skill set

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or equivalent work experience

• 10 or more years of experience as a transformation lead, consultant, or similar role

• Proven track record of driving complex and strategic initiatives and delivering measurable results

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to gather and interpret data to inform decision-making

• Exceptional verbal and written presentation and communication skills.

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams and influence without authority

• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, manage competing priorities, and comfortable working through ambiguity

• Ability to work closely with colleagues at all levels, from senior business leaders to front line staff

• Strong intellectual curiosity and demonstrated ability to learn new content

• Courage to disagree, confidence to develop and defend strategic perspectives, and maturity to accept alternative decisions

• Ownership mindset and doer mindset

• Consulting experience in a major firm desired

• This position offers a hybrid/flexible schedule which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days

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

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.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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: $170,255.00 - $200,300.00

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 Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.