Strategic Planning Manager

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

The Strategic Planning Manager leads complex, cross-functional initiatives that advance strategic priorities across Treasury Management. This role is responsible for translating business strategy into executable programs, overseeing large-scale initiatives, and ensuring alignment across people, processes, and technology. The Strategic Planning Manager serves as a trusted partner to senior leaders, drives continuous improvement, and ensures initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the execution of mid- to large-scale strategic programs, translating enterprise goals into actionable project roadmaps and deliverables.

• Own the full program lifecycle, managing resource allocation, timeline planning, requirements gathering, and delivery.

• Serve as a central liaison across cross-functional teams and senior leaders, driving alignment, facilitating decisions, and leading organizational change.

• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate dependencies, bottlenecks, and risks across complex, fast-moving initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to streamline operating models, optimize workflows, and drive operational consistency.

• Prepare and present clear, visual updates, executive briefings, and data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

• Establish and monitor KPIs, developing operational dashboards to track performance against strategic goals.

• Directly lead, mentor, and develop team members while collaborating with managers to ensure efficient resource utilization.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead post-implementation reviews and manage lessons learned to cultivate a culture of continuous operational enhancement.

• Ambiguity Resolution: Navigate complex, evolving environments with a strategic mindset, serving as a trusted advisor to key business partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Business, Finance, Operations, or related field)

• 4+ years of experience in strategic planning, program management, or business transformation

• Experience in banking, financial services, or a regulated environment strongly preferred

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Location: This position is full-time in office. The available office locations are:

• Chandler, AZ- 1265 South Price Rd, Suite # 1, Chandler AZ

• Los Angeles, CA- 550 S Hourpe St Ste 300 Los Angeles CA

• Denver, CO - 7222 E Layton Ave, Denver CO 80237

• Las Vegas, NA- 750 E Warm Springs RD, 1st Fl, Las Vegas NV

• Houston, TX - 1801 Main Street, Houston TX 77002

• Midvale, UT - 7860 S Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale UT 84047

Compensation: This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $110k-$170K annually/hourly depending on job-related factors such as level of experience and location

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!

• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts

• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience

• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire

• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products