Enterprise Data Strategy Lead

U.S. Bank • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Hybrid

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 The VP, Enterprise Data Strategy Lead is a hands‑on, execution‑focused leader who drives cross‑functional data initiatives across the enterprise. This role operates with an Engagement Manager mindset—translating strategy into measurable execution, orchestrating governance routines, ensuring financial stewardship, and crafting executive‑ready communications to accelerate adoption and business impact. The VP reports to the Head of Data Strategy & Administration, partnering closely with the Chief Data Officer and senior stakeholders across the Enterprise Data Office (EDO) and business lines to align programs, governance, and strategic delivery to enterprise goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Ten to twelve years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management—or equivalent leadership experience driving enterprise initiatives
• Deep knowledge of enterprise operations, data‑driven functions, or the assigned business line
• Demonstrated leadership, influencing, and senior‑stakeholder management capabilities
• Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic problem‑solving skills
• Advanced expertise in project, program, or engagement management
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues, synthesize insights, and communicate recommendations
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including executive‑level storytelling
• Experience navigating matrixed organizations and managing cross‑functional deliverables

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Ideal candidates come from corporate strategy, consulting, finance, enterprise operations, transformation, or similarly analytical and execution‑heavy disciplines. They should bring:
• High learning agility, strong critical thinking, and the ability to quickly absorb complex topics
• Experience leading or managing cross‑functional programs, committees, or governance bodies
• A track record of structured problem solving, strategic communication, and executive stakeholder engagement
• This role is well‑suited for individuals who are smart, curious, proactive, and able to operate with both strategic depth and operational rigor.

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: Mid Level