Strategic Project Lead

U.S. Bank•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Project Lead manages complex enterprise migration and strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, go-live, and transition to business-as-usual operations. The role partners with stakeholders across business lines and functions to coordinate execution, manage risks, and achieve business objectives. It requires strong organization, attention to detail, adaptability, critical thinking, and collaboration in an evolving environment where priorities may shift and processes may not be fully defined. The position uses traditional project management practices and tools such as Smartsheet rather than an Agile delivery framework. It requires working from one of the posted U.S. Bank locations three or more days per week. The role also involves coordinating geographically dispersed teams and managing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on results.

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent work experience.
10 or more years of experience in project management activities.
Ability to work from one of the posted U.S. Bank locations three or more days per week.
Ability to use traditional project management practices and tools such as Smartsheet rather than an Agile delivery framework.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting enterprise migration, transformation, or strategic initiatives.
Ability to influence and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Advanced knowledge of project management.
Proven ability to adapt quickly, navigate ambiguity, and drive results.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, enterprise-wide migration and strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, go-live, and transition to business-as-usual operations.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables using project management tools.
Coordinate activities across business lines, operations, risk, finance, talent, technology, and other enterprise partners.
Build stakeholder relationships and serve as the central point of coordination for project execution and communication.
Identify project risks, dependencies, roadblocks, and opportunities, and proactively drive resolution strategies.
Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions to maintain alignment and momentum.
Create executive-ready presentations, status reports, dashboards, and project communications for leaders and stakeholders.
Support business readiness, transition planning, and implementation activities to ensure successful adoption of project outcomes.
Adapt project plans as business needs and priorities change, and work effectively when processes are not fully defined.
Analyze information, apply critical thinking, and make sound decisions to move initiatives forward despite ambiguity.
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and a focus on results.
Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams and partners to deliver project objectives and business outcomes.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Basic term and optional term life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
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 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, 401(k) contribution, and pension, subject to eligibility requirements.