Head of AI Implementation and Strategic Execution

U.S. Bank

. Drive the practical adoption, scaling, and value realization of artificial intelligence across its Institutional Client Group (ICG) organization.

Posted 3/15/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,255 - $200,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the practical adoption, scaling, and value realization of artificial intelligence across its Institutional Client Group (ICG) organization.
Own delivery , partner deeply with product, technology, risk, operations, and finance, and ensure AI and digital capabilities are deployed safely, compliantly, and at scale.
Shape and execute ICG’s enablement strategy in support of Relationship Manager (RM) productivity, client coverage effectiveness, and Portfolio Management (PM) excellence.
Own the end-to-end vision, prioritization, and delivery of AI, digital products and analytics platforms that modernize how ICG originates business, manages risk, and serves clients.
Accountable for driving other select high value broad transformative initiatives.
Function as a thought leader to influence business leaders to rethink their organizational structure and workflows.
Lead a high-performing cross-functional team of execution focused individuals to help drive initiatives forward to deliver business outcomes.
Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and measurable impact across product and engineering teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
15 or more years of experience, including leadership of large, complex programs/initiatives with high impact with direct and indirect leadership responsibilities
10+ years of experience in Financial Services and/or Banking
Direct experience in commercial, corporate, or institutional banking—particularly in building AI, analytics, data science, or digital tools that serve RMs.
Ability to lead and execute on large initiatives spanning a line of business
Knowledge and experience with AI platforms
Knowledge and experience with data strategy for corporate and commercial banking
Knowledge and experience of AI operational models
Proficient in portfolio management, financial/budget management, roadmap planning
Exceptional executive communication and reporting skills
Expert in relationship management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
Proven ability in collaborating across teams and driving to business outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

artificial intelligencedata scienceanalyticsportfolio managementfinancial managementroadmap planningAI operational modelsdata strategydigital toolsprogram leadership

Soft Skills

executive communicationproblem-solvingconflict resolutioncollaborationleadershipinnovationexperimentationinfluenceorganizational structureworkflow optimization