CLS Business Program Manager - UT, TX, AZ, CA, NV, CO, ID (Hybrid Schedule)

Did you know that Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $70 billion? With local management teams at the helm in 11 western states, Zions is dedicated to making a difference in their local communities. At Zions, we haven’t forgotten who keeps us in business, meaning we’re committed to the success of our customers, and our employees. Here, the possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career.  This position is eligible for hybrid work schedule.  The ideal candidate will reside within Utah, Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado or Idaho.   

The ideal candidate for the Commercial Lending Services Business Program Manager position will have the skills and experience necessary to meet the following responsibilities and qualifications:

Responsibilities:

·         Maintain Commercial Lending Services process flow, procedures and handbook. 

·         Train on items related to process and procedure, credit policy, credit presentation format and loan operating system input. 

·         Monitor progress of employees training courses associated with continued career growth. 

·         Preferred experience in Credit Lead, Credit Presentations and CreditLens. 

·         Responsible for cross-functional business initiatives.

·         Responsible to plan and manage the work of projects/programs, related teams or individuals on cross-functional business initiatives, programs and projects.

·         Collaborates with business units to develop solution roadmaps through business programs.

·         Develop and utilize strong working relationships to ensure thorough and effective management of assigned initiatives.

·         Responsible for the delivery of strategic business programs and projects, by leading multidisciplinary project/program teams and delivering against timelines.

·         Directly interacts with senior business line leadership and teams. Collaborates with the Business Line Sponsors and managers for delivery of solutions that supports various affilite/divisional/corporate initiatives.

·         Directs/facilitates the definition of program/project scope, defines project tasks and resource requirements to ensure projects/programs are delivered on time, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.

·         Develops and maintains Programs; including schedule & resource planing.

·         Directs financial accountability for program budgets.

·         Responsible for managing and overseeing program deliverables and interdependencies.

·         Responsible for tracking, analyzing and trending strategic program and project results to provide effective solutions to issues and problems.

·         Functions as a single point of contact for programs and associated project across all impacted areas.

·         Assesses and mitigates risk, monitors and reports on progress of the program and associated projects to management and stakeholders.

·         Presents reports defining progress, problems and solutions.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·       Requires a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance or a related field and 4+ years of experience with small to medium programs/projects, program management processes, methodologies and tools, resource and change management practices and techniques or other directly related experience.

·       Leadership experience preferred.

·       A combination of education and experience may meet requirements. 

·       Extensive knowledge of program/project management, including methodologies, processes, tools, scope management, financial tracking, scheduling and resource management.

·       Extensive knowledge of solution identification, assessment and creation of business and financial cases.

·       Strong strategic planning, risk management and change management skills.

·       Must have strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

·       Ability to identify, analyze and resolve issues.

·       Ability to meet deadlines, schedules and budgeted costs.

·       Strong negotiation and facilitation abilities.

·       Ability to anticipate, create and manage change.

·       Ability to work with various levels of employees and manager across business lines.

·       Working knowledge of departmental specific processes, computer applications or other project related knowledge.

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

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

·         Salary Range:  $80,625 to $118,250 depending on experience.

·         Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

·         Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees

·         Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

·         Employees may, at the company’s discretion, be eligible to receive a cash bonus award