Retail Project Manager

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Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Project Management Governance Leader to drive strategic oversight and operational excellence across our retail branch project pipeline. This role plays a key part in shaping the future of our retail footprint through strong governance, planning, and collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities

Govern Project Delivery with Excellence

• Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of retail branch projects by establishing and maintaining a governance framework that guides how initiatives are delivered, monitored, and controlled.

• Set standards, develop policies, and ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance with established methodologies.

Drive Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Track the effectiveness of project teams, sourcing partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Leverage KPIs, dashboards, and regular reviews to identify issues early, drive accountability, and promote continuous improvement.

• Act as the Voice of the Customer to service providers, ensuring feedback is captured and used to enhance service delivery and exceed expectations.

Ensure Financial and Operational Oversight

• Play a key role in financial governance by reviewing and approving prefunding requests, resource allocations, and project budgets.

• Ensure alignment with strategic priorities before presenting to business line stakeholders, Corporate Real Estate, and Finance for final approval.

Support Vendor Selection and Contracting

• Oversee bid leveling and the selection of general contractors (GCs), support contract negotiations, and execute GC agreements to ensure favorable terms and successful project outcomes.

Champion Strategic Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Director of Retail Design and the Program Management Office to ensure seamless coordination and strategic alignment.

• Serve as the primary interface with internal clients on governance matters—clarifying delivery frameworks, reporting on compliance, acting as an escalation point, and addressing concerns related to project execution and control.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree, or equivalent work experience

• 10 or more years of experience in project management activities

• 2 or more years of managerial experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate, project management, or construction governance.

• Proven ability to lead complex project portfolios with a focus on governance, compliance, and service excellence.

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in retail environments, design, and construction processes is a plus.
  Proficiency in project management tools, reporting platforms, and performance tracking systems.

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*The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
 

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• 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

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $133, $156,900.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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