Network Planning Manager

SIMON•Little Rock, AR

12d

About The Position

The Network Planning Manager leads the strategy and execution for optimizing the retail branch and ATM network for Simmons Bank. This role ensures the bank’s physical footprint is aligned with growth opportunities, client demand, and market potential to maximize profitability and customer acquisition.

Requirements

Strong strategic and financial acumen with ability to evaluate ROI and long-term investments.
Experience analyzing market data, demographics, and location performance.
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear network strategies.
Strong project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
Comfort operating in ambiguous, high-impact decision environments.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling (NPV, IRR, break-even analysis).
Geographic and market analysis tools (GIS or similar tools preferred).
Data visualization tools (Power BI preferred).
Business case development and executive presentation skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
5-8 years of experience in strategy, finance, consulting, retail banking, or network planning.
Experience with branch or retail network optimization strongly preferred
Experience working with capital planning or investment prioritization
Strategic thinking and decision making skills
Executive communication and storytelling
Cross-functional collaboration (Finance, Retail, Strategy, Real Estate)
Influencing without authority

Nice To Haves

CFA, CPA, or MBA- a plus but not required
Experience with GIS platforms or location analytics tools- preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year retail network strategy (branches and ATM).
Analyze market data, customer demographics, and performance trends to identify expansion, relocation, consolidation, and infill opportunities.
Partner with Finance, Retail, and Strategy teams to evaluate ROI and business cases for network changes.
Lead site selection, relocation planning, and optimization initiatives.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency within the existing network.
Monitor branch and ATM performance metrics to inform strategic decisions.
Support transformation efforts toward a sales and relationship-focused retail model.
Ensure alignment between network strategy and small business and deposit growth priorities.