Net Zero Program Manager

About U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank, founded in 1863 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is one of the largest banks in the United States. It serves millions of customers across the country and offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including banking, investment, mortgage, and payment services. U.S. Bank operates through a network of branches and ATMs and provides clients with personalized financial solutions to meet their individual needs. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, U.S. Bank actively engages in initiatives that support environmental and community development. The bank emphasizes doing what is right for its customers and communities, striving to help them achieve financial success.

About this Role

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. The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Program Office (ESGPO) is part of U.S. Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility Team and works to meet evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations for sustainability performance and management of ESG issues. The ESGPO team is responsible for delivering in three critical areas: (1) enterprise-wide ESG strategy, transformation, and integration into business and operational practices; (2) reporting; (3) external partnerships and engagement. The Net Zero Program Manager will principally support the Net Zero Strategy Lead, the Net Zero Data Lead, and the Head of ESGPO in the development and execution of the enterprise net zero strategy. In particular, the individual will provide program management, data analysis, and subject matter expertise in carbon accounting, decarbonization pathways across the real economy, and sustainable finance to support Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions measurement. This includes Scope 3, Category 15 (client) related financed emissions analysis, strategic engagement, and reporting to support sector-specific 2030 interim net zero target-setting; and financed emissions disclosures consistent with the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials methodology and evolving industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Net Zero Strategy Lead and Net Zero Data Lead and Head of ESG Program Office in developing and executing enterprise-wide net zero transition plan and operational roadmap.
• Focus on data procurement, analysis, and reporting capabilities, liaising with consultants, external data providers and partner organizations, Business Lines, Reputation Risk, Climate Risk, and Technology functions.
• Supports Net Zero Data Lead in developing internal dashboards, analysis, and external reporting against PCAF standards and net zero transition preparedness analytics.
• Engages Corporate Real Estate Team to enhance strategy for meeting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions goals.
• Supports ESG Data and Reporting, specifically financed emissions analysis (net zero targets and PCAF) and client engagement data analysis for TCFD report.
• Partners with Procurement on data integration for Scope 3 emissions analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data management or analytics, engineering, sustainability, environmental studies, finance, or other related field.
• At least six (6) or more years of experience in statistical and/or data management and analytics and visualization (intersection with financial services strongly preferred).
• Understanding of corporate accounting data integrity considerations and risk management.
• Practical experience with GHG Protocol, supporting data procurement and analytics of leading ESG reporting frameworks, specifically ISSB/TCFD and PCAF, and experience with climate-related data providers and sources.
• Knowledge of other frameworks and standards, including SASB, CDP, GRI, and other impact reporting frameworks and industry guidance, emerging regulatory requirements (SEC Climate Rule, EU CSRD, CSDDD).
• Understanding of basics of corporate finance and sustainable finance products and carbon markets.
• Strong technical and visualization skills, with the ability to deliver recommendations that will guide strategic decisions.
• Deep expertise in Excel, PowerBI CRM optimization, and project management.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate employees and promote teamwork.
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• High level of significant independent decision-making ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts through both oral and written communication.
• Ability to quickly identify risks and determine reasonable solutions.

Benefits

• 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