Marketing Project Manager - Salt Lake City, Utah

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 remote work schedule.  The ideal candidate will reside within the footprint of Zions Bancorporation. 

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Marketing Project Manager to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role is pivotal in overseeing and managing Marketing projects from inception to completion to ensure efforts are completed within budget. This individual will be closely tied to our Finance and Supply Chain team to ensure transparency and consistency on forecasting and spend against budget. There will also be an opportunity to support the Office of the CMO with ad-hoc requests, ranging from strategic efforts to tactical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Budget Oversight:

• Collaborates across Marketing to maintain a close relationship to strategic planning and set an appropriate annual budget.
• Works with Finance teams to forecast, track and optimize marketing budgets across key pillars within the broader Marketing organization.
• Plugs into overall Finance milestones to ensure Marketing is supportive and prepared.

Supply Chain Management:

•  Handles invoice tracking across key Marketing vendors.
• Supports Office of CMO to onboard new vendors and coordinates with Supply Chain on various steps through approval.

Program Management:

• Project Execution: Initiate, plan, execute, and control projects to meet objectives and budget.
• Milestone Tracking: Track key milestones, adjust plans/resources, and apply change control procedures.
•  Detailed Schedules: Develop detailed schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports to keep stakeholders informed of project progress and potential risks, including monthly forecasting process. Informs leaders of submissions in advance.
• Process Implementation: Establish and implement project management processes to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality project delivery.
• Communication: Communicate major milestones, identify potential risks, and conduct regular status meetings.
• Documentation: Maintain digital project files, adhere to filing procedures, and create detailed project reports.

Office of CMO Engagement:

• Contribute to additional marketing tasks or strategic projects based on organizational needs, ad-hoc reporting or support as requested by the Office of the CMO.
• Performance Analysis: Identify and track Key Performance Indicators, analyze metrics, identify trends, and ROI reports as needed, given the position’s Budget/Forecast acumen.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and train new staff, conduct policy and procedure audits, and champion educational opportunities.
• Training: Prepare and conduct team training sessions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in marketing or advertising. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.

• Knowledge of the financial services industry, general marketing and/or analytics.
•  Extensive knowledge of project management and/or financial forecasting/budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to apply marketing concepts to meet business objectives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and build effective partnerships.
• High level of initiative, energy, and persistence.
• Proficiency with Google Analytics, WordPress, Silverpop/Engage, MS SharePoint, and MS Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and process improvement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

Join Zions Bancorporation and be a part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Apply today to make a significant impact on our marketing efforts and drive our success forward!