At 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, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive. 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. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other.
Job DescriptionAbout the Team:
The Grove (Global Gateways & POS) organization is responsible for delivering and evolving many of Elavon's core payment technology platforms that power omni-commerce experiences across North America and Europe. As a member of our Technology Delivery team, you will support a diverse portfolio that includes Commerce SDK, Enterprise Payment Gateway, Elavon Bridge, CenPOS, Simplify, Converge, Opayo, CPI, Fusebox, enabling merchants to accept and manage payments across in-store, online, mobile, and integrated commerce channels.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Project Group Manager to lead complex initiatives supporting Elavon payment products and technology platforms. This role serves as the bridge between Product, Technology, Operations, and enterprise stakeholders, ensuring business objectives are translated into clear execution strategies that drive successful outcomes.
The successful candidate will do more than manage timelines and status reporting—they will define how programs are structured and executed. This includes decomposing business objectives into deliverable workstreams, establishing governance and operating models, identifying dependencies, optimizing delivery approaches, and creating alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Defining and owning the execution strategy for large-scale payment product and technology initiatives.
Partnering with Product Management to understand product vision, roadmaps, customer needs, and business priorities.
Collaborating with Engineering, Architecture, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and other enterprise stakeholders to create executable delivery plans.
Establishing program structures, communication plans, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics.
Continuously optimizing delivery effectiveness by removing friction, managing risks, and improving execution outcomes.
Tracking and reporting program status, risks, financial impacts, milestones, and overall health to leadership.
Driving Agile delivery practices and fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Creating an environment that empowers and energizes teams and peers through accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and shared ownership.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
PMI Project Management Professional credential
At least 10 years experience with tools and techniques for planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling IT projects.
Preferred Skills/Experience
PMP certification heavily preferred.
Agile certification (SAFe, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent).
8+ years leading complex technology programs and cross-functional initiatives.
Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile delivery, stakeholder management, risk management, and executive communications.
Payments, fintech, merchant acquiring, eCommerce, POS, or financial services experience.
Experience working within Agile product operating models.
Experience delivering complex programs involving multiple development teams and enterprise stakeholders.
Familiarity with cloud-based solutions, APIs, payment gateways, and digital commerce platforms.
Technical & Delivery Skills
Advanced knowledge of:
Program and project management methodologies
Agile delivery frameworks
Risk and dependency management
Executive reporting and governance
Cross-functional stakeholder management
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Location expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
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:
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
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
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: $126,820.00 - $149,200.00
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- PMI Project Management Professional credential
- At least 10 years experience planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling IT projects
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project
- PMP certification
- Agile certification (SAFe, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent)
- 8+ years leading complex technology programs and cross-functional initiatives
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile delivery, stakeholder management, risk management, and executive communications
- Payments, fintech, merchant acquiring, eCommerce, POS, or financial services experience
- Experience working within Agile product operating models
- Experience delivering complex programs involving multiple development teams and enterprise stakeholders
- Familiarity with cloud-based solutions, APIs, payment gateways, and digital commerce platforms
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Retirement Support — The package pairs a pension with a matched 401(k), strengthening long‑term financial security. Retirement programs and other financial safeguards are presented as comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, numerous holidays, and dedicated volunteer hours provide meaningful time away. Additional time off with tenure and options to expand PTO bolster flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options and wellness resources are described as robust. Health insurance is characterized as top‑notch in multiple descriptions.
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