Execution Manager/ Product Delivery Lead

About the role

Description Role Summary The Execution Manager/ Product Delivery Lead plays a critical role in driving end-to-end execution of Huntington's ISV/COI and Payments initiatives This role provides delivery leadership and execution oversight for complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning Payments, Operations, Fraud, Risk, Servicing, Technology, and external vendor partners.

The Delivery Lead ensures predictable execution, disciplined dependency management, and streamlined communication to deliver scalable, high-quality payment solutions on schedule.

Acting as a strategic execution partner to Product, Engineering, and operational leaders, this role drives alignment, transparency, and execution rigor across the full delivery lifecycles, supporting both near-term delivery commitments and long-term strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership & Execution Own day-to-day execution on Payments initiatives across multiple capabilities Provide end-to-end delivery oversight across the full execution lifecycle, from intake through go-live and stabilization Translate product and business strategy into clear business requirements, delivery plans, and executable backlogs Drive disciplined execution practices to ensure predictable, on-time delivery of Payments functionality Identify, manage, and actively mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across workstreams Track key delivery metrics (progress, readiness, risk indicators) and use insights to improve delivery performance Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Management Own and prioritize the execution backlog Partner with Engineering teams through grooming, sprint execution, testing, and release Act as the primary delivery liaison between Payments Product, Technology, Operations, Fraud, Risk, Servicing, Finance, and vendor teams Provide clear, consistent status reporting and delivery updates to senior leaders and stakeholders Drive alignment across teams to ensure dependencies are understood, sequenced, and resolved proactively Build and maintain strong trust-based relationships across internal and external partners Collaborate with business partners to ensure delivery decisions support scalability, resilience, and future growth Identify opportunities to improve delivery models, execution efficiency, and cross-team collaboration Drive go-live readiness activities including operational handoff, runbooks, and post-launch stabilization Support production issue resolution and continuous improvement post-launch Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 10 years of experience in Product Development, Product Owner, Product Management, or Delivery Leadership roles Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of Payments, Merchant, and card processing networks, settlement, and money movement preferred High degree of professional confidence and executive presence, with the ability to represent complex IT work Familiarity with regulated financial environments (Risk, Compliance, AML, Fraud) Experience evaluating third-party capabilities and organizational fit Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technical implementations, including external vendor partners Self-starter with adaptability, accountability, and a strong quality mindset Strong team player with effective conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with ability to quickly learn new tools and platforms Passion for driving results, execution excellence, and innovation Proven ability to present senior executives and influence outcomes with excellent written and verbal communication skills Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay) Yes Workplace Type: Office Our Approach to Office Workplace Type Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.

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