Technology Governance Manager

Zions Bank • Midvale, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Technology and Operations (ETO) team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to technology and innovation, we have been providing our community, clients and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today. We are seeking a Technology Governance Manager to join Zions Bancorporation. This position ensures our technology practices comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, drives technology governance strategy, and promotes a culture of compliance and risk management across the organization. It significantly impacts the integrity and security of technology operations, ensuring exceptional service to clients and the community.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in technology governance, risk management, or compliance (typically 6+ years), including partnering with software engineering and platform teams to embed governance practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., ISO, NIST), ideally with experience supporting technology and software engineering organizations.
• Experience leading risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews for technology services, applications, or platforms.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, including engineers, product managers, and business leaders.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree welcomed but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CGEIT) are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner across teams to analyze, adopt, and implement technology governance frameworks and policies.
• Ensure and enable compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards through clear guidance and effective controls.
• Support and continuously improve the governance function across all technology domains using data‑informed practices.
• Establish and oversee SDLC governance and third‑party technology risk practices to ensure vendor solutions and delivery align with internal controls and regulations.
• Identify, rationalize, and implement common control frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF/800‑53, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT), including leveraging shared control libraries, to enable reusable, standardized controls that satisfy multiple regulatory and policy requirements.
• Design and lead the implementation of automation and AI‑enabled solutions to enhance governance activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed governance practices into technology initiatives and projects.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on technology governance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and accessibility of governance‑related documentation, including clear, plain-language guidance where appropriate.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to staff and partners on governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Build and manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, and other oversight bodies.
• Communicate and advocate for the value of technology governance and its role in delivering business outcomes.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level