Engineering Manager Innovation Lab at Zions Bancorporation

Zions Bancorporations 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 communityclientsandcolleaguesthe best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforceofthefuturetoday.We areseekingan entrepreneurial and experiencedEngineering Managerto lead ourInnovation Labengineering this high-impact role you willoperateas a player-coach balancing hands-on technical leadership with strategic management to drive the design and development of next-generation financial products. You will lead the charge inleveragingCloudandAItechnologiesnot only to build customer-facing solutions but also to revolutionize our internal Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). We are looking for a leader who brings the agility and mindset of astartupwhilepossessingthe wisdom to navigate the complexities of aregulated financial industry. You will ensure the safety soundness and compliance of developed products while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in banking technology.Responsibilities:Lead and manage the Innovation Lab engineering team providing guidance mentorship and performance management to foster a culture of experimentation and excellence.AI Product Strategy:Oversee the end-to-end design and delivery of AI-driven customer products ensuring they are scalable secure and impactful.AI-Enhanced SDLC:Champion and implement AI tools (e.g. Copilot code generation automated testing) within the development workflow to accelerate velocity and improve code quality.Cloud Architecture:Direct infrastructure and software development activities ensuring robust cloud-native architectures (Azure/AWS/GCP) that align with enterprise security and scalability standards.Act as a player-coach contributing technically (code reviews architectural design prototyping) while managing team operations and unblocking engineers.Serve as the primary technical liaison for innovation projects collaborating with product managers and stakeholders to translate novel ideas into technical reality.Manage department budgets and resources ensuring adherence to financial processes whileoptimizing forhigh-velocity experimentation.Regulated Innovation:Ensure all products meet strict safety soundness and compliance standards inherent to the financial services industry.Evaluate project outcomesidentifytechnical debts or risks and recommend corrective actions tomaintainorganizational effectiveness.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:8 years of experience within engineering disciplines with a strong preference for candidates who have transitioned from senior individual contributor roles to management.Startup Experience:Proventrack recordof working in high-growth startup environmentsdemonstratingthe ability to move fast pivot quickly and build with limited resources.Regulated Industry Experience:Experience working within Financial Services HealthTech or other highly regulated industries with a deep understanding of compliance security and data privacy requirements.Cloud Expertise:In-depth knowledge of modern cloud architectures (GCP preferred AWS/Azureacceptable) and infrastructure-as-code.Applied AI Experience:Demonstrated experience building and launchingcustomer-facing productsthatutilizeAI/ML.Proven experience integratingAI into the SDLC(e.g. using AI for code generation refactoring or testing) to enhance personal and team productivity.Professional experience in at least one primary language (Python Java etc.) and modern web frameworks.Keenunderstanding of the DevOps lifecycle and exposure to automation through CI/CD pipelines.Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple experimental workstreams simultaneously.Solid collaboration interpersonal and communication skills capable of bridging the gap between technical engineering and executive stakeholders.Requires aBachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science ora relatedfield.Work Location:This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd Midvale UT 84047The Zions Technology Center is a 400000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site the sustainably built campus is the companys 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 AssistanceHealth Savings (HSA) Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accountsPaid Training Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays401(k) plan with company match Profit Sharing competitive compensation in line with work experienceMental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessionsTuition Reimbursement for qualifying employeesEmployee Ambassador preferred banking productsEmployees may at the companys discretion be eligible to receive a cash bonus awardRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Catering,Apache Commons,Architectural Design,Human Resources Administration,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1