EB&I Business Strategy & Initiative Manager

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

The EB&I Business Strategy & Initiatives Manager is responsible for supporting the development and execution of strategic initiatives, processes, and business routines aligned to Employee Banking & Investments priorities. The manager will partner closely with EBI leadership, product, marketing, reporting, and field stakeholders to define needs, build action plans, coordinate communications, monitor progress, and help ensure priorities are delivered with clarity and accountability

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plans that support upcoming EBI priorities, initiatives, and growth opportunities.

  • Translate EBI priorities into actionable plans, milestones, and execution routines.

  • Identify opportunities to improve alignment, efficiency, and business outcomes.

• Lead initiative execution and readiness activities across Employee Banking & Investments.

  • Develop communication plans, readiness materials, and implementation timelines.

  • Coordinate initiative logistics and monitor progress against key deliverables.

  • Ensure stakeholders have the information and resources needed for successful execution.

• Partner across EBI and enterprise teams to drive business strategies and adoption.

  • Collaborate with leadership, product, marketing, reporting, and field partners.

  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement and cross-functional alignment.

  • Deliver clear, actionable communications and leadership updates.

• Utilize data, reporting, and business insights to support decision-making and measure outcomes.

  • Monitor initiative performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Prepare executive-ready summaries, recommendations, and status updates.

• Support governance, prioritization, and strategic planning routines that drive EBI business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant business experience with demonstrated, tangible results

• Proven experience in business strategy, program management, or strategic initiatives

• Exceptional PowerPoint skills, with demonstrated strength in executive‑level presentations, visual storytelling, and strategic design

• Strong analytical capability with high comfort interpreting data, metrics, and reporting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling recommendations

• Comfortable presenting to and interacting with senior leadership; strong executive presence

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under aggressive timelines

• Ability to build credibility, drive consensus, and influence across teams and lines of business

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite

• Thrives in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment

• Knowledge of Bank of America products, services, resources, tools, and enterprise ways of working

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, business routines, communications, or execution planning in a complex financial services environment. 

• Strong ability to organize work, prioritize competing needs, and drive follow-through across multiple partners and workstreams. 

• Comfort using data, reporting, and business insights to identify opportunities, measure progress, and support recommendations. 

• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to create clear updates, leadership-ready summaries, and practical calls to action. 

• Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional partners, including leadership, product, marketing, reporting, operations, and field teams. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams; ability to create polished materials and track execution details. 

Skills:

• Business Acumen

• Critical Thinking

• Customer and Client Focus

• Result Orientation

• Analytical Thinking

• Collaboration

• Oral Communications

• Stakeholder Management

• Adaptability

• Innovative Thinking

• Planning

• Prioritization

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability

Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy.

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

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Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$117,500.00 - $185,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.