Learning Governance & Standards Team Leader

U.S. Bank

Global Learning & Development Team Leader managing project governance, standards, and operational effectiveness. Responsible for leading a team impacting organizational learning strategies with multiple stakeholders.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,820 - $149,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Learning & Development, Project Management, and Governance, with a strong focus on operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to establish governance frameworks, drive project delivery, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

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Learning & DevelopmentProject ManagementGovernance Framework DevelopmentTeam LeadershipStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Project Management StandardsGovernance PracticesRisk ManagementOperational ProcessesAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingConsulting SkillsPerformance MeasuresDevelopment PlansContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Workflow ToolsLearning Design Standards

Industry Keywords

Operational ExcellenceCross-Functional InitiativesLearner Experience StandardsQuality ExpectationsTeam Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, develop, and manage a team of project managers, governance specialists, and learning designers.
Establish team priorities, goals, performance measures, and development plans.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Drive adoption of enterprise standards, governance practices, and quality expectations across GL&D.
Mentor team members in project management, governance, risk management, and consulting skills.
Establish and govern GL&D development methodologies, project management standards, templates, and best practices.
Define and maintain enterprise learning design, visual, brand, accessibility, and learner experience standards.
Oversee a portfolio of learner-facing projects and strategic initiatives.
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
Collaborate with HR Product and Technology teams to implement workflow tool enhancements and operational improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Project Management, Program Management, Operational Excellence, Governance, Risk Management, or related disciplines.
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
Experience developing governance frameworks, standards, policies, or operational processes.
Strong consulting, influencing, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

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