Technology Governance Risk Manager

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 Risk Manager to join our Information Technology Risk Management (ITRM) organization. In this strategic role, you will design, establish, and oversee a centralized governance program to ensure consistency, maturity, and effectiveness across IT governance.

Acting as a Line 1.5 function, this Technology Governance Risk Manager will provide independent oversight, challenge, and guidance to first-line technology teams while enabling scalable, standardized governance practices. You will partner closely with IT, risk, and second line leadership to ensure programs are well-managed, aligned to enterprise frameworks, and positioned to proactively manage risk.

This Technology Governance Risk Manager is a high-impact opportunity to shape governance strategy, drive program maturity, and strengthen the overall technology control environment.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and Lead Governance Program
  • Design and implement a centralized governance monitoring program for IT risk and governance functions.
  • Define standards, methodologies, and minimum control expectations for IT governance teams.
  • Ensure consistent application of governance practices across technology domains.
• Provide Oversight and Challenge (Line 1.5)
  • Deliver independent review and credible challenge of IT governance activities.
  • Assess program effectiveness, control design, and execution quality across teams.
  • Identify gaps and drive alignment to enterprise risk expectations.
• Drive Program Consistency and Maturity
  • Develop maturity models, assessment frameworks, and benchmarking approaches.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of governance programs to ensure sustainability and scalability.
  • Promote continuous improvement and adoption of leading practices.
• Partner with IT and Risk Leadership
  • Collaborate with technology leaders to strengthen governance structures and accountability.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to IT governance teams on program design and improvement.
  • Facilitate alignment between first-line execution and second-line expectations.
• Frameworks, Policies, and Standards
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, COBIT, ISO).
  • Drive adherence to internal policies, standards, and regulatory expectations.
  • Support development and refinement of governance-related policies and procedures.
• Monitoring, Metrics, and Reporting
  • Define and oversee governance KPIs, KRIs, and performance metrics.
  • Provide reporting and insights to senior leadership on governance effectiveness and risk posture.
  • Identify trends and systemic issues requiring escalation or remediation.
• Support Risk and Compliance Activities
  • Coordinate with audit, regulatory, and compliance functions.
  • Ensure governance teams are prepared for audits and exams.
  • Track and validate remediation of findings related to governance gaps.
• Enablement and Education
  • Develop training and guidance to uplift governance capabilities across IT teams.
  • Promote strong risk culture and accountability within the first line.
  • Support onboarding and capability building for governance roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Risk Management, or a related field (required)
• 6+ years of experience in IT Risk Management, Technology Governance, IT Audit, or related areas, with demonstrated progression in responsibility
• Experience operating in or alongside Line 1, Line 1.5, or Line 2 risk functions
• Strong knowledge of IT control and governance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT)
• Experience designing or overseeing governance programs, frameworks, or operating models
• Ability to assess control environments and provide effective challenge and guidance
• Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to translate ambiguity into structured solutions
• Proven ability to influence without authority and build relationships across technical and business teams
• Experience with governance metrics, reporting, and risk insights
• Project/program management experience with the ability to drive enterprise initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or a regulated industry
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CGEIT
• Experience building or maturing enterprise governance or risk programs
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations impacting IT risk and governance

Location:

This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047

The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:

• Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.
• At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.
• Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.
• Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.
• Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.
• LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.

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

Apply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.