Director of Operations Data Engineering & Strategy

U.S. Bank National Association • Hopkins, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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
Position Overview
US Bank is seeking a visionary Software Engineering Director to lead the transformation of our Operations Data Management function. This executive will architect and execute a data strategy that supports our core operational needs, with a primary focus on optimizing the organization’s data footprint—streamlining, consolidating, and eliminating redundancies across all operational data assets. A key responsibility will be guiding migration from legacy systems to advanced, secure, and scalable cloud-based platforms. The role is responsible for delivering robust data solutions that enable operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer-centric insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• 10 or more years of relevant software engineering experience
• Six or more years of experience leading multiple software engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in computer science, data science, information management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of senior data leadership experience within financial services, with a focus on large-scale banking operations and critical operational data needs.
• Proven success in leading legacy-to-cloud platform migrations (Snowflake on AWS, Databricks on Azure) and implementing advanced analytics solutions.
• Deep expertise in data governance, privacy, security, and operational risk management in regulated environments.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills, with a track record of aligning data strategy to business priorities and inspiring teams through transformation.
• Visionary, innovative mindset with strong analytical and strategic thinking, focused on operational effectiveness and customer value.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize teams responsible for Data Strategy & Architecture and Data Management & Implementation, including future offshore expansion.
• Develop and execute a data strategy that supports all core operations, ensuring reliable, actionable data for business needs.
• Drive migration from legacy systems to modern cloud platforms (Snowflake on AWS, Databricks on Azure).
• Champion an agile, iterative approach to data delivery—prioritizing execution and continuous improvement over perfection.
• Implement strong data governance, security, and compliance practices.
• Foster innovation by adopting new technologies, including AI accelerators and advanced analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data initiatives with business objectives and support organizational change.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees