Implementation Project Manager

Bank of Utah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work‑life balance

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan and match

Paid holidays

Volunteer opportunities

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Bank of Utah is seeking an Implementation Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across banking, technology, and operations from planning through go-live at the Ogden branch. The role emphasizes implementation readiness, coordinating business, technology, vendor, and operational activities for successful delivery.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years in project or implementation management, with experience in cross‑functional delivery and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, project management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of project management or implementation management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from planning through implementation.
• Experience with technology, system, or vendor implementations preferred.
• Banking or financial services experience preferred.
• PM or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead banking, technology, and operational initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Develop and manage project plans, scope, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with business units, technology teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive completion.
• Facilitate meetings, status updates, and implementation planning to maintain alignment.
• Coordinate requirements, testing, training, communications, and operational readiness.
• Manage third‑party vendor activities and ensure alignment with timelines.
• Provide clear project communication and escalate risks as needed.
• Apply governance practices and maintain project documentation and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery practices and efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Facilitation

PMP/CAPM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, technology, project management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Thanks for your interest in applying to the Bank of Utah. My name is Ema Jones, and I work as VP Banking Initiatives & Delivery. As an introduction to our company, the Bank of Utah was founded in 1952, and is one of Utah’s largest privately owned community banks. We were named S&P Global Top 20 Bank two years in a row and a Top 100 Fastest Growing Company.

Our Mission Statement

We strive to unlock the potential of our team members, clients, and community. We act with integrity in every decision, build trust through every interaction, and exceed expectations at every opportunity. We seek to responsibly create lasting prosperity today and for generations to come.

Job Opening Details

The currently open position of Implementation Project Manager to work Monday - Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM at our Ogden Branch located at 2605 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT. The Implementation Project Manager leads the successful delivery of the strategic banking, technology, and operational initiatives across the bank. This role is responsible for planning and managing projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring projects teams remain aligned, risks and dependencies are actively managed, stakeholders are informed, and deliverables are completed successfully. The role places particular emphasis on implementation readiness, ensuring the business, technology, vendor, and operational activities required for successful implementation are coordinated and completed.

Experience/Skills Necessary to Perform Duties

• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, project management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3–5+ years of project management, implementation management, or related experience preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects from planning through implementation.
• Experience with technology, system, or third-party vendor implementations preferred.
• Banking or financial services experience preferred.
• Project management certification such as PMP, CAPM, or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong project management, organization, and implementation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive accountability without direct authority over project participants.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, facilitation, problem‑solving, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to identify risks and issues early and drive them toward resolution.
• Ability to translate business objectives into structured project and implementation plans.
• Comfortable working with both business and technology teams and translating between operational and technical perspectives.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining awareness of broader project objectives and business outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively with third‑party vendors and implementation partners.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and governance practices.

Regular Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management & Implementation Delivery

• Lead banking, technology, operational Bank initiatives from planning through successful implementation.
• Develop and manage project plans, scope, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues, and implementation activities.
• Partner with business units, Technology teams, subject matter experts, vendors, and other stakeholders to coordinate project activities and drive deliverables to completion.
• Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, status updates, and implementation planning to maintain alignment and accountability.
• Coordinate requirements, configuration, testing, training, communications, procedures, and operational readiness activities as appropriate.
• Manage third‑party vendor activities and ensure commitments align with Bank requirements, timelines, and expectations.
• Provide clear project communication and reporting, escalating risks, barriers, and decisions when appropriate.

Project Governance & Process Improvement

• Apply established project management standards, governance practices, tools and documentation based on project size, complexity, risk and impact.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risks, issues, decisions and implementation documentation
• Support project and portfolio reporting and provide visibility into project health, milestones, risks and upcoming activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery practices, processes, tools, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the continued development and maturity of the Bank’s project management and implementation practices.

Benefits of Working with Us

Bank of Utah's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Great work‑life balance, with a Monday-Friday schedule
• Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan and match up to 5 percent in our employee stock ownership program (eligibility requirements must be met)
• 12 paid bank holidays + paid time off, including paid parental leave
• Volunteer opportunities to make a difference in the communities where you work and live
• Awards and recognition to celebrate you and your colleagues for living the bank's values

Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.