Technology Program and Execution Lead - Payments

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Job Description

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

• 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 to ensure successful delivery.

• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, 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.

Agile Ways of Working

• 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.

Leadership

• 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 abilities—able 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: Em