U.S. Bank
WCIB Technology Program and Strategy Execution Lead
U.S. Bank, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
WCIB Technology Program and Strategy Execution Lead at U.S. Bank. The leader will collaborate with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to define and drive the department’s strategic direction. Responsible for crafting and articulating strategic initiatives across Wealth, Corporate, Commercial, and Functional Banking, including budget planning, project execution, resource management, and stakeholder engagement. Provides leadership oversight to team members leading program execution for strategic initiatives and leads/manages initiatives such as continuous improvement programs, client satisfaction metrics, and representing WCIB technology in various corporate activities. Primary Responsibilities
Strategy Development and Implementation: Partner with CIO to develop and implement strategies aligned with organizational goals; lead the execution of strategic programs across the organization. Program Management: Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives; manage resources, budgets, and timelines; identify and mitigate risks and ensure alignment with business objectives. Stakeholder Management: Facilitate effective communication and reporting with management and stakeholders; engage with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives. Leadership: Provide oversight to teams executing programs and strategic initiatives; support development; drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement; support technology adoption in corporate activities. Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Extensive experience in strategy development and implementation in large, complex organizations, ideally within financial services or banking; consulting background is a plus. Proven track record of leading strategic programs and cross-functional initiatives driving transformation and operational excellence. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess business needs and develop actionable strategies. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities; capable of influencing senior leaders and driving consensus. Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). Familiarity with digital transformation and technology adoption in corporate environments; customer-centric mindset focused on client satisfaction and business outcomes. Experience leading teams in fast-paced, changing environments. Leadership Capabilities
Builds Teams and Talent: Develops talent and builds organizational capabilities. Drives for Results: Executes, improves core processes, and reallocates resources quickly. Disrupts & Challenges: Encourages innovative thinking and leads change. Leads Innovation: Fosters innovative ideas and scales them. Drives Vision and Purpose: Communicates a compelling vision and strategy to motivate action. Benefits
Our benefits and total rewards consider team members’ whole selves to help them thrive. Benefits include health and financial protection, and other rewards. Some benefits may vary by role, location or hours: healthcare (medical, dental, vision); life insurance; disability; pregnancy and parental leave; 401(k) and employer-funded retirement; paid vacation; paid holidays; adoption assistance; sick and safe leave. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
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 by law. E-Verify participation is required in applicable facilities and territories. U.S. Bank may perform background checks and other verifications as required by policy and law. Additional Information
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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WCIB Technology Program and Strategy Execution Lead at U.S. Bank. The leader will collaborate with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to define and drive the department’s strategic direction. Responsible for crafting and articulating strategic initiatives across Wealth, Corporate, Commercial, and Functional Banking, including budget planning, project execution, resource management, and stakeholder engagement. Provides leadership oversight to team members leading program execution for strategic initiatives and leads/manages initiatives such as continuous improvement programs, client satisfaction metrics, and representing WCIB technology in various corporate activities. Primary Responsibilities
Strategy Development and Implementation: Partner with CIO to develop and implement strategies aligned with organizational goals; lead the execution of strategic programs across the organization. Program Management: Oversee planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives; manage resources, budgets, and timelines; identify and mitigate risks and ensure alignment with business objectives. Stakeholder Management: Facilitate effective communication and reporting with management and stakeholders; engage with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives. Leadership: Provide oversight to teams executing programs and strategic initiatives; support development; drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement; support technology adoption in corporate activities. Preferred Skills/Qualifications
Extensive experience in strategy development and implementation in large, complex organizations, ideally within financial services or banking; consulting background is a plus. Proven track record of leading strategic programs and cross-functional initiatives driving transformation and operational excellence. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess business needs and develop actionable strategies. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities; capable of influencing senior leaders and driving consensus. Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). Familiarity with digital transformation and technology adoption in corporate environments; customer-centric mindset focused on client satisfaction and business outcomes. Experience leading teams in fast-paced, changing environments. Leadership Capabilities
Builds Teams and Talent: Develops talent and builds organizational capabilities. Drives for Results: Executes, improves core processes, and reallocates resources quickly. Disrupts & Challenges: Encourages innovative thinking and leads change. Leads Innovation: Fosters innovative ideas and scales them. Drives Vision and Purpose: Communicates a compelling vision and strategy to motivate action. Benefits
Our benefits and total rewards consider team members’ whole selves to help them thrive. Benefits include health and financial protection, and other rewards. Some benefits may vary by role, location or hours: healthcare (medical, dental, vision); life insurance; disability; pregnancy and parental leave; 401(k) and employer-funded retirement; paid vacation; paid holidays; adoption assistance; sick and safe leave. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
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 by law. E-Verify participation is required in applicable facilities and territories. U.S. Bank may perform background checks and other verifications as required by policy and law. Additional Information
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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