Executive Leader For Strategic Capital Prioritization And Initiative Delivery
With its enterprise-wide focus on Consumer, Small Business, and Institutional Payments, U.S. Bank is seeking a visionary and results-driven executive to lead strategic capital prioritization and strategic initiative delivery across the Payments business. This role will report to senior leadership and serve as a key architect in ensuring that capital expenditures (CapEx) are aligned with enterprise growth objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating cross-functionally to develop and execute a strategic roadmap that ensures investment decisions are data-driven, customer-centric, and aligned with long-term business value. They will also lead a strategic program management team which will provide governance structure and reporting frameworks to ensure that key capital priorities are delivered on time and on budget.
This leader will collaborate closely with the Strategic Investment Committee (SIC), Corporate Payments, Merchant Payments, and Treasury Payments teams to drive transformation and interconnected growth across client segments. They will also partner closely with PCS GMs, product teams, and technology to drive operational excellence in project delivery. The role requires a strong blend of strategic planning, financial acumen, technology awareness, and stakeholder engagement to deliver best-in-class investment governance and execution.
Key responsibilities include :
- Develop and Drive Strategy : Lead the prioritization of CapEx initiatives across the Payments ecosystem, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and business unit goals.
- Drive Profitable Growth : Oversee a cross-functional portfolio of capital projects, including digital payments platforms, merchant services, and treasury innovations. Track performance using AFE identifiers and ensure timely execution to maximize ROI.
- Provide Leadership : Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, presenting investment cases, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations to the Managing Committee and Board. Partner with SIC to evaluate and approve funding requests exceeding $500,000.
- Interconnected Growth : Collaborate with leaders across Payments segments to identify synergies and drive interconnected growth. Champion transformation initiatives that integrate CapEx planning with broader business goals.
- Develop Differentiated Customer Experiences : Ensure investment decisions are customer-centric and support the delivery of innovative, high-impact solutions across the Payments landscape.
- Manage Ethics and Compliance : Ensure compliance with U.S. Bancorp policies and procedures, including Code of Ethics, AML, BSA, and governance standards. Operate within the bank's risk appetite and communicate material risks effectively.
Talent profile / key skills :
15+ years of experience in Payments, Banking, or Financial Services, with direct exposure to capital planning and strategic investmentProven track record of leading transformation initiatives and driving business valueStrong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysisStrong technical understanding and comfort working with complex technology initiativesStrong program management skills and deep experience leading complex, highly matrixed projectsExceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsBachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferredPreferred attributes :
Experience working with SIC or similar investment governance bodiesFamiliarity with CapEx systems and portfolio tracking toolsAbility to lead through ambiguity and drive innovation in a regulated environmentPassion for customer experience and delivering best-in-class solutionsLeadership capabilities :
Builds Teams and Talent : Develops and retains high-performing teams; strengthens organizational capabilitiesDrives for Results : Executes with urgency; reallocates resources effectivelyDisrupts & Challenges : Leads change through innovative thinkingLeads Innovation : Encourages new ideas and scales transformative initiativesDrives Vision and Purpose : Communicates a compelling strategy and inspires teams to achieve business resultsU.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.