U.S. Bank

Strategic Program Manager (Embedded Payments Partnerships)

U.S. Bank$98K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 8-10 years in project management activities
  • 5+ years in payments or embedded solutions with understanding of APIs and gateways
  • Experience supporting complex sales cycles with partner-led solutions
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging executives
  • Advanced content creation and enablement skills, including PowerPoint proficiency
  • Analytical mindset with results-driven approach, using metrics for improvement

Responsibilities

  • Grow and scale the WorksWith Elavon platform and improve solution listings
  • Research integrations and translate technical details to sales-ready materials
  • Collaborate with Sales and Product to support mid-market and enterprise opportunities
  • Engage in sales cycles to drive adoption of embedded partner solutions
  • Create and deliver presentations and communications to educate teams
  • Manage the WorksWith content pipeline from intake to publishing
  • Track usage and performance metrics to refine content effectiveness
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert on WorksWith solutions

Benefits

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life insurance options (basic and optional)
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Parental leave and pregnancy disability support
  • 401(k) plan with employer funding
  • Paid vacation ranging from two to five weeks
  • Up to 11 paid holidays
  • Adoption assistance services
  • Accrued sick and safe leave up to 80 hours per calendar year
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a senior individual contributor to own and scale the WorksWith Elavon sales-enablement platform, Elavon's digital repository of integrated partner payment solutions. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of sales, partners, and product, helping drive revenue by ensuring the right embedded payment solutions are positioned in the right opportunities.

This role goes beyond content enablement. You will support active sales cycles, influence deal strategy, and serve as a subject matter expert on embedded partner solutions. You will work autonomously to solve problems in a fast-paced environment, collaborating cross-functionally and engaging senior stakeholders (internal sales leaders and external partners) to grow program impact and accelerate partner-led revenue.

Key Responsibilities
  • Grow and scale the WorksWith Elavon platform, driving continuous improvement across solution listings, partner content, and seller guidance to ensure high-quality enablement
  • Research payment integrations (APIs, gateways, software platforms) and translate complex technical details into clear, sales-ready positioning, connectivity guidance, and use cases
  • Partner with Sales, Technical Solution Consultants, and Product to support mid-market and enterprise opportunities, advising on partner selection, solution fit, and value positioning to accelerate deal progression
  • Drive adoption and revenue growth of embedded partner solutions by engaging in sales cycles, delivering solution overviews, and orchestrating partner demos, webinars, and pipeline-aligned activities
  • Create and deliver high-impact presentations, enablement, and internal communications to educate sellers, align teams, and engage senior stakeholders and partners
  • Manage the end-to-end WorksWith content pipeline, including intake, cross-functional coordination (Marketing, Partner, Compliance, Certifications), approvals, and publishing
  • Track platform usage, content performance, and field feedback to identify gaps, refine positioning, and improve effectiveness
  • Serve as the primary WorksWith subject matter expert, managing inquiries and resolving issues across teams
  • Operate with strong ownership and execution discipline, managing multiple priorities, removing blockers, and driving progress in ambiguous environments


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
  • Eight to ten years of experience in project management activities


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • 5+ years' experience in payments, embedded solutions, or partner ecosystems (ISVs, SaaS platforms) with a strong understanding of APIs, gateways, and the broader fintech landscape
  • Experience supporting complex, consultative sales cycles and aligning partner-led solutions to customer needs
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior internal leaders and external partner executives across virtual and in-person settings
  • Advanced content creation and enablement capabilities, with the ability to produce clear, high-impact materials and presentations (strong PowerPoint skills required)
  • Proven ability to collaborate across Sales, Product, Marketing, Partner Management, and Compliance, with familiarity in CRM tools such as Salesforce
  • Analytical, results-driven mindset with the ability to use metrics and feedback to improve performance and outcomes
  • Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and driving strategic outcomes through strong problem-solving, prioritization, and project management capabilities
  • Willingness and ability to travel (~5-10%) to present at conferences and partner engagements to educate stakeholders and influence adoption of integrated solutions


Location:

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.

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.

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: $98,175.00 - $115,500.00

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

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