Hybrid Program/Project Manager

at U.S. Bank

• Job title: Program/Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $105,400 - $124,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hopkins, United States

About the role

• Portfolio Manager at U.S. Bank overseeing products and initiatives alignment with strategy and financial targets. Ensuring rigorous business cases and effective management of dependencies and risks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of products and initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational strategy, customer needs, and financial targets.
• Manage end‑to‑end intake, prioritization, approval, and lifecycle tracking of portfolio investments.
• Partner with Product Owners, delivery teams, and leaders to balance demand, capacity, and strategic objectives.
• Ensure business cases are rigorous, value is measurable, and outcomes align to enterprise OKRs, KPIs, and financial forecasts.
• Identify and manage cross‑team dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans to support successful delivery.
• Develop and maintain portfolio reporting, dashboards, and artifacts to enable transparency and data‑driven decisions.
• Apply Agile, Product Management, and DevOps best practices to drive consistent execution and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Three to five years of relevant experience in product, portfolio, or program management
• Deep understanding of organizational processes, customer needs, and business operations
• Recent experience using Clarity, a Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
• Experience using Microsoft tools such as Power BI and/or Automate
• Excel experience – advance knowledge of financial data analysis and use of PivotTables
• Hands-on knowledge of Agile methodologies, Product Management frameworks, and DevOps principles
• Ability to solve complex problems with minimal guidance and drive decisions through influence
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, product leaders, third‑party partners, and end users
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex organizational environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate business cases, financial data, and performance metrics
• Experience in developing portfolio reporting, dashboards, and financial or operational artifacts
• Skilled in identifying and managing cross-team dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans
• Ability to coach teams on best practices in planning, prioritization, and value measurement
• Familiarity with strategic planning processes, including OKR formulation and roadmap alignment
• Proficiency with portfolio or product management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without direct authority and foster strong partnerships across business and technology teams

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