U.S. Bank
WCIB Technology Program and Strategy Execution Lead
U.S. Bank, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
WCIB Technology Program and Strategy Execution Lead
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WCIB Technology Program and Strategy Execution Lead
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Overview At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. A career with U.S. Bank gives you opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description U.S. Bank is searching for a Technology Program and Strategy Execution Lead for our Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (WCIB) Business.
Primary Responsibilities
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.
Provide leadership oversight to team members tasked with executing on program and strategic initiatives.
Drive a culture of high performance with focus on execution and continuous improvement.
Support technology adoption in various corporate activities.
Key Behaviors and Competencies
Business Acumen
Change Management advocate
Outcome driven
Innovative mindset
Ability to influence and empower others
Preferred Skills / Qualifications
Extensive experience in strategy development and implementation, especially in large, complex organizations, ideally within financial services or banking. Consulting background preferred.
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 abilities—able to influence senior leaders, collaborate across departments, and drive consensus.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
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 core activities, 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.
Benefits
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 (2–5 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.
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WCIB Technology Program and Strategy Execution Lead
role at
U.S. Bank
Overview At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. A career with U.S. Bank gives you opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description U.S. Bank is searching for a Technology Program and Strategy Execution Lead for our Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (WCIB) Business.
Primary Responsibilities
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.
Provide leadership oversight to team members tasked with executing on program and strategic initiatives.
Drive a culture of high performance with focus on execution and continuous improvement.
Support technology adoption in various corporate activities.
Key Behaviors and Competencies
Business Acumen
Change Management advocate
Outcome driven
Innovative mindset
Ability to influence and empower others
Preferred Skills / Qualifications
Extensive experience in strategy development and implementation, especially in large, complex organizations, ideally within financial services or banking. Consulting background preferred.
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 abilities—able to influence senior leaders, collaborate across departments, and drive consensus.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
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 core activities, 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.
Benefits
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 (2–5 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.
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