Retail Project Management Governance

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.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of 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 seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Project Management Governance Leader to drive strategic oversight and operational excellence across our retail branch project pipeline. This role plays a key part in shaping the future of our retail footprint through strong governance, planning, and collaboration.

What You’ll Do
•    Govern Project Delivery with Excellence
Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of retail branch projects by establishing and maintaining a governance framework that guides how initiatives are delivered, monitored, and controlled. Set standards, develop policies, and ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance with established methodologies.
•    Drive Performance and Continuous Improvement
Track the effectiveness of project teams, sourcing partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Leverage KPIs, dashboards, and regular reviews to identify issues early, drive accountability, and promote continuous improvement. Act as the Voice of the Customer to service providers, ensuring feedback is captured and used to enhance service delivery and exceed expectations.
•    Ensure Financial and Operational Oversight
Play a key role in financial governance by reviewing and approving prefunding requests, resource allocations, and project budgets. Ensure alignment with strategic priorities before presenting to business line stakeholders, Corporate Real Estate, and Finance for final approval.
•    Support Vendor Selection and Contracting
Oversee bid leveling and the selection of general contractors (GCs), support contract negotiations, and execute GC agreements to ensure favorable terms and successful project outcomes.
•    Champion Strategic Collaboration
Partner closely with the Director of Retail Design and the Program Management Office to ensure seamless coordination and strategic alignment. Serve as the primary interface with internal clients on governance matters—clarifying delivery frameworks, reporting on compliance, acting as an escalation point, and addressing concerns related to project execution and control.

Basic Qualifications
- Master's degree, or equivalent work experience
- 10 or more years of experience in project management activities
- Two or more years of managerial experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

- 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate, project management, or construction governance.
- Proven ability to lead complex project portfolios with a focus on governance, compliance, and service excellence.
-  Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in retail environments, design, and construction processes is a plus.
- Proficiency in project management tools, reporting platforms, and performance tracking systems.

The role 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.
 

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

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