Zions Bancorporation

Strategic Planning Manager

Zions Bancorporation$110K — $170K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field required.
  • 4+ years of experience in strategic planning, program management, or business transformation necessary.
  • Experience in banking or financial services is strongly preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered,

Responsibilities

  • Drive the execution of strategic programs by creating actionable project roadmaps.
  • Manage the entire program lifecycle, including resource allocation and timeline planning.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
  • Identify and mitigate dependencies, bottlenecks, and risks in fast-moving projects.
  • Streamline operating models and optimize workflows for consistency.
  • Prepare and present executive briefings with data-driven insights.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs through operational dashboards.
  • Lead and mentor team members while ensuring resource efficiency.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews to foster ongoing improvement.
  • Navigate complex environments and provide strategic advice to business partners.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on day one.
  • Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care accounts.
  • Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
  • 401(k) with company match, Profit Sharing, and competitive compensation.
  • Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees, up to $5,250 per year.
  • Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.
Full Job Description
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

About Zions Bancorporation

Zions Bancorporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is the parent company of Zions Bank, which operates in 11 Western and Southwestern states. Zions Bancorporation provides banking and related services through its subsidiaries and offers a variety of commercial, retail banking, and mortgage lending products. The company was founded in 1873 and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Zions Bancorporation is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol ZION.
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1873

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