Data Governance Manager

About the job

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 collaborative and results-driven Data Governance Manager to join Zions Bancorporation. Leading our Data Governance & Quality Management team, you will champion robust data practices across the business by establishing and enforcing clear enterprise data standards and performing continuous analysis to empower data stewards and ensure the highest levels of data quality are maintained.

As the Data Governance Manager, you will lead a dedicated team of Data Governance Analysts and Data Quality Analysts, overseeing the operational implementation of data governance frameworks and directly managing the lifecycle of data quality. You will partner closely with business and technical stakeholders across bank divisions, drive process improvements, and foster operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Governance Analysts and Data Quality Analysts, providing day-to-day guidance, workload prioritization, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a strong culture of business-facing data stewardship, empowering distributed stewards across lines of business with the training, tools, and best practices needed to maintain high-quality data assets.
• Own and manage the end-to-end Data Quality program for supported business domains, including the development, testing, implementation, and scheduled monitoring of data quality rules.
• Establish, monitor, and report on data quality metrics to identify anomalies, evaluate root causes, and drive issue remediation.
• Ensure data governance and quality processes adhere strictly to enterprise standards, internal controls, and regulatory expectations.
• Support the rollout, operationalization, and continuous improvement of the corporate data governance framework across business and functional areas.
• Plan and execute data governance initiatives and project milestones, coordinating effectively across technical architecture, IT engineering, and business unit counterparts.
• Evaluate and implement tools, templates, and operational solutions that automate data cataloging, lineage tracking, metadata management, and quality profiling.
• Interface collaboratively with department managers, business process owners, and technical teams to align governance priorities with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to refine and modernize departmental procedures, standards, workflows, and operating documentation.
• Support department leadership in tracking project deliverables, team capacity, and operational reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of professional experience in data management, data governance, or data quality analysis.
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or team mentorship experience.
• Core Governance & Quality Knowledge: Strong, demonstrated working knowledge of data governance principles, data quality management (rule development, monitoring, root-cause remediation), metadata management, and data lifecycle processes.
• Data Quality & Issues Management: Establish, monitor, and report on data quality metrics to identify anomalies and non-compliance; issue data governance and quality findings when appropriate; and drive root cause analysis, assignment of accountable remediation owners, corrective action, and resolution of identified root causes and impacts.
• Analytical & Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of data analysis techniques, data systems, and SQL/relational data concepts. Familiarity with modern data governance and data catalog platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar) is advantageous.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to translate complex data issues into actionable business terms and interface effectively across both business and technical groups.
• Organization & Execution: Strong organizational and task prioritization skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and deliver high-quality outcomes within established timelines.
• Problem Resolution: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying operational bottlenecks and implementing creative, structured solutions.

Visa Sponsorship:

This position is currently not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

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.