Head of Technical Portfolio Management, CBB

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

The dynamic Head of Technology Portfolio Management for the Consumer, Business Banking, and Digital Technology. This role provides leadership within cross-functional teams and operates at the intersection of technology strategy, transformational operations, and program execution, driving high-impact initiatives that improve organizational efficiency, enhance delivery outcomes, and promote innovation. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program leader with a background in technology strategy and digital transformation, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and exceptional communication skills.

•   Strategic Program Leadership
  
  
  

Lead and manage cross-functional, high-impact strategic initiatives that align with the CIO’s vision and organizational priorities. Break down complex business and technical objectives into executable programs with clear outcomes and measurable impact.

•   Portfolio Enablement & Operational Excellence
  
  
  

Oversee and continuously improve enabling functions including financial planning, program and portfolio management, team engagement, IT governance, risk and compliance, strategic supplier management, and stakeholder alignment.

•   Digital & AI Transformation Execution
  
  
  

Support the implementation of the CIO's AI transformation agenda. Drive initiatives that modernize technology business services, enhance developer productivity, and digitize legacy processes for more nimble, high-quality delivery.

•   Executive Support & Decision Enablement
  
  
  

Provide analytical support, recommendations, and strategic insights to inform CIO-level decision-making. Prepare briefings, reports, and business cases in support of executive communications and board-level initiatives.

•   Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  
  
  

Foster effective communication across senior leadership, business lines, and technology teams. Facilitate leadership forums, produce executive-level reporting, and coordinate engagement activities including town halls, hackathons, and newsletters.

•   Process Optimization & Governance
  
  
  

Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation. Champion a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring governance frameworks are maintained.

•   Organizational Planning & Leadership
  
  
  

Drive prioritization efforts, resolve roadblocks, and manage through ambiguity without overburdening senior leadership. Promote team health and collaboration across central and corporate functions.

Key Competencies

•   Strategic Thinking
•   Executive Presence
•   Operational Rigor
•   Change Leadership
•   Stakeholder Influence
•   Collaborative Mindset
•   Delivery Focus
•   Digital-first Mindset
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• 10 or more years of business experience with five or more years of technical communications
• Five or more years of experience with support to information delivery solutions, knowledge management, systems, and communication strategies
  
  
  

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
• 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 - $220,330.00

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.