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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 an experienced Technology Product Owner to shape the future of retail lending and consumer financial systems.  This Technology Product Owner will drive the vision and execution for critical teams supporting our credit card and associated platforms. Operating within the Retail Lending System Support Agile Release Train (ART), you will act as the crucial bridge between business strategy and technical execution. Your work will directly enhance our customer experience as you accelerate value delivery and lead the implementation of new technologies-including AI enablement and other cutting-edge digital tools. This is a phenomenal opportunity to step into a high-visibility role, foster cross-functional collaboration, and champion digital transformation across Zions Bancorporation.

Responsibilities:

• Backlog & Epic Management:Develop, own, and rigorously manage team backlogs by creating and prioritizing Epics, Features, User Stories, and identifying risks, ensuring alignment with program roadmaps.
• Agile Ceremony Leadership:Actively lead and participate in key team ceremonies (iteration planning, refinement, demos, retrospectives) serving as the primary proxy for the customer and business.
• Value Delivery & Acceptance:Assess technical feasibility, prioritize crucial enabler work to maintain team velocity, and accept stories based on strict acceptance criteria and customer intent.
• Strategic Stakeholder Alignment:Continuously engage with business, technology, and product management stakeholders to translate incoming features and overarching visions into actionable, well-defined requirements for your teams.
• Systems Analysis & Design:Lead the analysis and implementation of business systems by developing proposals for new processes, gathering requirements, and designing user acceptance test plans based on end-user needs.
• Mentorship:Champion agile methodologies, ensure adherence to EPMO standards, and actively assist teams in maturing their practices while fostering a culture of transparency and trust.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of proven experience driving strategic product creation, accelerating value delivery, and utilizing innovative product development practices (e.g., MVP, lean startup, design-thinking).
• Demonstrated success as a Product Owner in a large enterprise environment, utilizing scaling practices to build complex, cross-functional solutions.
• Advanced, hands-on mastery of Agile frameworks, Scrum methodologies, and large-scale ceremonies (PI Planning, PO Sync, ART Sync, Inspect & Adapt) necessary to hit the ground running.
• Exceptional facilitation, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to confidently present to leadership and drive necessary mindset shifts across the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.

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.