Enterprise Payments Initiatives Manager

Description Summary: The Payments Initiatives Manager is an essential role for establishing and progressing growth initiatives for the Payments team and for Huntington Bank overall. This role will lead initiatives that drive payments growth within this fast‑growing revenue segment, focusing on product innovation, fee‑income growth, AI adoption strategies, and cross‑functional business transformation opportunities across payments and bank segments. The manager will work closely with product managers, sales and service teams, and key functional leaders in corporate strategy, technology, operations, finance, risk, and human resources. The role will contribute to business cases for new payment products, partner on enterprise‑wide AI strategies, develop partnerships, design operating models, and present to senior leadership, reporting to a member of the Enterprise Payments leadership team. Duties and Responsibilities Lead primary and secondary research, analytics, benchmarking, and competitor analysis to support enterprise payments strategy direction. Develop and refine OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) throughout Payments. Form, impact‑size, and execute strategic engagements across Enterprise Payments and in partnership with other divisions and functions within Huntington. Coordinate and develop strategic presentations to senior management; determine content, messaging, and presentation materials. Define, prioritize, and manage various initiatives across payments. Conduct ad‑hoc strategic market analysis. Perform additional duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree. 2 years of direct experience in strategic management consulting, payments or technology product strategy, achieving a leading role. Executive‑level presence. Ability to navigate and work cross‑functionally and at all levels within an organization. Ability to work and manage with ambiguity. Strong research skills and desire to expand knowledge. Ability to synthesize analysis and research into practical strategic insights and recommendations. Ability to manage individuals and complex engagements in a matrixed model. Supervisory or management experience. Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity, perform complex strategic analysis, and translate strategy into execution with responsibility for implementation. Strong analytical skills. Project management skills. Team player. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s/Undergraduate degree from a top‑tier institution. Graduate degree preferred but not required. 7+ years experience in management consulting, financial services, payments, and/or software technology preferred. 5+ years of experience including a successful track record of developing business strategy, financial modeling and analysis, competitive analysis, and strategic business planning. Exempt Status: Yes (not eligible for overtime pay) Workplace type: Office (Flexible work arrangement may be available for certain positions). Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco‑Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huntington Bancshares, Inc.