Head of Strategy and Implementation

U.S. Bank

Head of Elan Strategy & Implementation defining strategic roadmap and execution for U.S. Bank’s Elan Program.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,255 - $200,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing long-term strategies within financial services, with a focus on driving transformational initiatives and measurable business outcomes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop business strategies that align with operational execution.

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12+ Years Leadership ExperienceEnterprise-Wide Strategic InitiativesBusiness Strategy DevelopmentFinancial Institution PartnershipsTransformation Programs

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Financial ServicesPaymentsCard IssuingConsultingBusiness TransformationTechnologyOperationsRisk ManagementPartner Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Head of Elan Strategy & Implementation is responsible for defining, governing, and executing the long-term strategy, roadmap, and transformation agenda for the Elan Program.
This executive serves as the central architect of Elan's future-state strategy and the primary leader responsible for translating strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes.
The leader will work across Product, Sales, Marketing, Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, and Partner Management functions to identify opportunities, prioritize investments, and drive implementation of transformational initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial services, payments, card issuing, consulting, strategy, technology, or business transformation.
Significant experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
Experience developing business strategies and translating them into operational execution.
Strong understanding of financial institution partnerships, payments, credit cards, or related financial services businesses preferred.

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