Branch Program Manager – Small Business Platforms & Capabilities

U.S. Bank

. Shape the future of banker technology from within the business .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeEnglewood • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $124,355 - $146,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, strategic leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive enterprise-scale initiatives in banking technology. Proficient in delivering insights and governance frameworks that align with business priorities and enhance operational efficiency.

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Program ManagementCross-Functional Initiative DeliveryStakeholder EngagementRisk Identification and MitigationGovernance Framework Development

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgram DeliveryBusiness Requirements DevelopmentRoadmap PlanningData AnalysisDecision-MakingOperational Constraints UnderstandingTechnology EnablementCompliance StandardsFinancial Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTact and DiplomacyInitiative

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree

Industry Keywords

Banking WorkflowsCross-Disciplinary TeamsGovernance CadenceU.S. Bank PoliciesCode of Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the future of banker technology from within the business
Provide strategic leadership and hands-on partnership for banker-facing platforms, tools, and equipment
Drive enterprise-scale program delivery, governance, and strategic alignment across a complex portfolio
Integrate business and technology partners to ensure predictable execution and leadership visibility
Drive end-to-end delivery across multiple interdependent initiatives
Lead program-level governance, accountability, structure, and decision frameworks
Provide executive-ready reporting on program health, milestones, outcomes, risks, dependencies, and trade-offs
Deliver decision-oriented insights to senior leadership for prioritization and investment decisions
Establish governance cadence and manage cross-program dependencies
Drive risk identification, escalation, and mitigation strategies
Maintain a consolidated roadmap aligned with business priorities across branch and small business domains
Own program-level quarterly and multi-horizon planning routines
Facilitate backlog prioritization, roadmap alignment, and initiative sequencing
Align resources, capacity, and delivery timelines to strategic priorities
Maintain a forward-looking view of program execution and dependencies
Develop and maintain program plans, roadmaps, business requirements, go-to-market readiness, and reporting frameworks
Establish program hygiene in Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint
Ensure traceability, consistent planning/tracking/reporting standards, and compliance with financial and CapEx documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree, or equivalent work experience
10 or more years of experience in project management activities
Deep understanding of frontline banking workflows, operational constraints, and technology enablement including hardware
Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives that result in measurable growth
Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams including digital, product, and compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills capable of engaging stakeholders and synthesizing complex information to influence and drive decisions
Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Considerable tact, diplomacy and people skills
Ability to take initiative, become fluent at new tasks quickly, and act with a sense of urgency
Demonstrated commitment to U.S. Bank’s values of integrity, collaboration and respect
Ability to work from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension