Vendor Oversight Operations Leader
U.S. Bank · Cincinnati, OH · 3 days ago
Sales$133k–$157k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the enterprise vendor strategy for CBWS, identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing aligned to long-term business and servicing objectives
- Direct large-scale outsourcing and migration initiatives across multiple vendors, ensuring minimal disruption to service levels and client outcomes
- Lead transformation efforts to optimize vendor-supported servicing models (e.g., multi-channel, digital, specialized services)
- Own performance outcomes across vendor-supported operations, including service, cost, quality, and risk
- Establish and enforce enterprise-level governance frameworks, controls, and performance standards across vendor partners
- Lead resolution of complex, high-impact service issues, ensuring timely remediation and root cause elimination
- Partner with senior leaders across CBWS and enterprise functions (Risk, Compliance, Technology, Product) to align vendor strategy with broader business priorities
- Influence operational direction across multiple business lines, shaping policies, procedures, and service delivery models
- Represent vendor oversight in enterprise forums, committees, and transformation programs
- Lead and develop a multi-layered organization, including managers and senior professionals, fostering a high-performance, accountable culture
- Build organizational capability to support evolving vendor strategies and complex servicing environments
- Establish clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and drive succession and leadership development
Scope & Impact
Leads a large division or multiple major segments of operations with regional or enterprise-wide impact
Owns and directs long-range strategic initiatives impacting multiple lines of business
Shapes operational strategy and vendor ecosystems beyond immediate function
Provides strategic input to enterprise-level transformation and production changes
Minimum Qualifications
- Extensive experience in operations, vendor management, or contact center leadership within complex, multi-channel environments
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation, outsourcing, or vendor optimization initiatives
- Deep knowledge of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment
- Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities
- Experience leading large, multi-layered teams with enterprise impact
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant leadership experience in large-scale operations or vendor management environments
- Advanced experience in enterprise change leadership and strategic execution
- Leadership Profile: Think and operate at enterprise scale, beyond a single function or line of business
Shape strategy and drive transformation, not just execution
Display strong executive presence, influence, and decision-making authority
Balance client experience, operational excellence, and financial discipline
Location Expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
Salary Range
$133,365.00 - $156,900.00