Strategy Project Manager

 

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

We are seeking a Strategy Project Manager to join the Strategy & Insights team within Consumer & Business Banking (CBB). This role is pivotal in shaping strategic initiatives that drive growth and innovation across CBB business units. You will lead cross-functional projects, deliver actionable insights through rigorous analysis, and create executive-level presentations that influence key decisions.

The Strategy & Insights team partners across CBB to accelerate business growth. Our mission is to empower leaders to innovate, plan, and develop solutions that propel the bank forward while championing strategies that enhance the financial health and well-being of consumers and businesses.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in project management activities

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or project management roles
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, PowerPoint; Power BI or similar a plus)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior executives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of assigned business line or functional area
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and analyze complex data

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Competitive Analysis: Research market trends, competitor strategies, and emerging opportunities to inform business decisions
• Coordinate Cross-Business Efforts: Manage projects spanning multiple consumer business units, ensuring alignment and collaboration across teams
• Develop and Present Executive Materials: Create compelling presentations and reports for senior leadership, translating complex data into clear, strategic recommendations
• Define and Analyze Problems: Identify and frame business challenges using structured, data-driven approaches
• Balanced Problem-Solving: Apply both qualitative insights and quantitative analysis to develop comprehensive solutions
• Project Management: Drive timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement for strategic initiatives

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: $119,765.00 - $140,900.00

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.