Network Manager

Network Strategy & Governance ManagerAt U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.The Network Strategy & Governance Manager is accountable for the enterprise strategy, governance, and optimization of the Bank's payment network relationships, including Visa, Mastercard, and other strategic network partners. The role serves as the primary owner of network governance and contractual value realization, ensuring alignment between network relationships, business strategy, financial objectives, risk management, and regulatory requirements.This individual contributor role leads enterprise-wide initiatives impacting network economics, contractual performance, interchange strategy, and strategic partnerships. The role provides executive leadership with actionable insights and recommendations on network investments, business opportunities, financial performance, legal developments, and emerging industry trends that influence the Bank's competitive position and long-term growth strategy.Key Responsibilities:Own the development and execution of the PCS network contract governance.Advise executive leadership on network-related opportunities, risks, investments, and strategic priorities.Evaluate emerging industry developments and recommend strategies to enhance growth, profitability, customer value, and competitive positioning.Lead strategic assessments of network partnerships and support enterprise decision-making related to payment network relationships.Establish long-term strategic roadmaps aligned with business objectives and enterprise priorities.Legal & Regulatory MonitoringMonitor, analyze, and synthesize relevant legal, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the payments ecosystem, including any laws or regulations impacting interchange and state or federal legislation.Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Government Relations to assess business impact, risks, and required responses.Translate regulatory developments into clear implications for contracts, strategy, operations, and financial performance.Executive Communications & Strategic MaterialsDevelop clear, concise, and decision-ready executive decks, briefs, and presentations for senior management.Frame complex contractual, regulatory, and strategic topics into structured narratives with key insights, risks, options, and recommendations.Lead highly complex, enterprise-wide initiatives requiring cross-functional coordination and executive sponsorship.Establish operating models, governance structures, and decision frameworks supporting strategic objectives.Lead through influence across Finance, Product, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Technology, and executive leadership teams.Create organizational alignment on strategic priorities where competing objectives, ambiguity, and significant business risk exist.Operate with a high degree of autonomy and independent judgment while influencing outcomes across multiple business lines.Basic Qualifications:Master's degree, or equivalent work experience10 or more years of experience in project management activitiesTwo or more years of managerial experiencePreferred Skills/Experience:Expert knowledge of assigned business line or functional areaDemonstrated management and leadership skillsStrong organizational and analytical skillsAdvanced knowledge of project managementAbility to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze dataExcellent verbal and written communication skillsIf 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:Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)Basic term and optional term life insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityPregnancy disability and parental leave401(k) and employer-funded retirement planPaid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)Up to 11 paid holiday opportunitiesAdoption assistanceSick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by lawU.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.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: $133,365.00 - $156,900.00