Technical Program Manager – AI & Data Platforms

U.S. Bank • Chicago, IL

1d • $119,765 - $140,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. Bank is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support the execution of large, complex enterprise initiatives within our Technical Portfolio Management organization. This role sits within a high-impact team aligned to AI Platform and Data Platform strategy, partnering closely with engineering, product, and enterprise architecture teams to deliver mission-critical programs including cloud migrations and platform transformations. This person will own end-to-end delivery across multiple technical programs, acting as a central driver of execution across cross-functional teams. They will ensure alignment, manage risks and dependencies, and drive accountability to deliver results. The ideal candidate is a strong executor who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, communicates effectively with senior leadership, and pushes initiatives forward with urgency and ownership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Portfolio Management, or Technical Project Management
• Proven experience leading large, complex, enterprise-scale programs or transformations
• Demonstrated ability to own delivery end-to-end (not just coordinate)
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and leadership
• Experience managing risks, issues, and dependencies across cross-functional teams
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, product, and platform teams in a matrixed environment
• Experience creating executive-facing materials (presentations, reporting, program updates)
• Strong execution mindset with a track record of driving outcomes and meeting commitments

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting AI, Machine Learning, or Data Platform initiatives
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with JIRA or similar tools for program tracking and planning
• Background supporting large-scale technology transformations (enterprise programs, migrations, platform builds)
• Exposure to financial management (budget tracking, forecasting, contractor planning)
• Experience working in environments with high executive visibility

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program and portfolio management for large, complex enterprise initiatives (e.g., cloud migrations, platform builds)
• Drive planning, execution, and tracking across AI and Data Platform programs
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies
• Partner with engineering, product, and platform teams to align priorities and execution
• Develop and deliver executive-level reporting, status updates, and presentations
• Communicate program progress clearly to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Drive accountability across teams and ensure commitments and milestones are met
• Support financial tracking, forecasting, and resource planning (including contractor oversight)
• Maintain visibility into program health using tools such as JIRA
• Facilitate strong cross-functional communication across a large, matrixed organization

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed