Early Careers Program Manager

 

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 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.

Job Description

The Early Careers Program Manager plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing early career programs that align with key business outcomes, enhance employee engagement, and position U.S. Bank as an employer of choice. This role collaborates with HR Talent Consultants, business line managers, stakeholders, and external experts to deliver programs that encompass talent acquisition, career development, employee engagement, training, and performance management. As a central point of contact for program participants, the Program Manager acts as a trusted advisor and guide for program participants, ensuring a meaningful and successful program experience while driving efficiency, quality, and results for the organization.

In This Role, You Will:

• Oversee and execute two or more early career programs to drive business and HR results
• Serve as a central point of contact for program participants throughout their lifecycle
• Partner with key stakeholders, including HR talent consultants, campus recruiting, business managers, and LOB program liaisons
• Plan and execute various events and initiatives, including performance management, training, and placement processes
• Lead support functions and operations across multiple lines of business, contributing to large-scale strategic initiatives
• Develop and track metrics to measure the success and impact of early talent programs
• Ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in program operations and pipeline management
• Act as a subject matter expert, conducting assessments and aligning program strategies with broader business goals

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• Five or more years of relevant experience in program management, HR, or talent development

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

• Strong project management and systems management experience

• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, junior talent, and HR partners

• Thorough understanding of talent acquisition, employee engagement, career development and program design

• Strong client relationship, consulting, and diagnostic skills

• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships and success with all levels of organization

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:

• 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: $92,820.00 - $109,200.00

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.