Technology Enablement Manager

Technology Enablement Manager

Location: Denver, CO (In-Office)

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

Salary: $86,000 - $138,000/YR *Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills*

Applications should be submitted for consideration no later than 06/30/2026.

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Who We're Looking For

You're a businessminded technology professional who enjoys improving how systems, data, and workflows come together to create real impact. You bring a strong combination of technical fluency, process thinking, and relationship skills and are energized by solving problems at the seams between platforms. You're comfortable challenging legacy approaches, piloting new ideas, and helping teams adopt modern, intuitive technology. If you thrive at the intersection of innovation, enablement, and execution, this role is for you.

About the Role

The Technology Enablement Manager drives innovation, integration, and adoption across First Western Trust's core business platforms, with a focus on environments including FIS IBS, Baker Hill, and Cheetah. This role ensures technology investments translate into simplicity, productivity, and improved employee and client experiences. Serving as a businessfacing product and enablement leader, you will own crossplatform workflows and champion modernization through automation and datainformed decision making. This position acts as the organization's 'lead at the seams,' where systems intersect and meaningful innovation is delivered.

What You'll Do

• Drive the exploration and adoption of emerging technologies to automate routine tasks, increase staff productivity, and enhance client facing experiences.
• Manage our team's desire to disrupt and innovate with modern technology by challenging legacy thinking, piloting emerging technology and contributing to our technology roadmap.
• Enhance the use of technology across the organization to personalize client experiences through automation, intuitive process, easy to use interfaces, and simplicity.
• Own and improve end-to-end workflows that span core banking, lending, investment, and Microsoft platforms.
• Serve as the Business Application Owner for company-wide cross-departmental technology.
• Drive operational excellence by streamlining technology platforms, auditing the tech stack, and implementing analytics to eliminate inefficiencies across departments.
• Enable data-informed decision making across departments.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Enterprise Application Management, or related field (preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in technology adoption, enablement, or strategy development (required).
• Experience within banking or financial services environments.
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and processimprovement skills.
• Ability to manage large projects with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, including translating technical concepts for nontechnical audiences.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to influence across teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary: $86,000 - $138,000/YR, plus strong bonus potential.
  
  
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
  
  
• Paid parking and transportation benefits.
  
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including:
  
  
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
    
    
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
    
    
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    
    
• Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
  
  
• Access to training and professional development programs.
  
  
• Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications.
  
  
• A culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared success.

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At First Western Trust, we're more than just a financial institution-we're a team of forward-thinkers committed to excellence, innovation, and impact. Our culture thrives on teamwork and mutual respect, grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and help us tackle challenges in fresh, effective ways.

We celebrate each other's successes, welcome new ideas, and take personal ownership in everything we do. A genuine desire to positively impact our clients, communities, and one another drives our work. We meet challenges with a growth mindset, act with urgency and accountability, and constantly strive to raise the bar for ourselves and our clients.

Leadership at First Western means setting an example and fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and respect. Whether you're just beginning your journey or bringing years of experience, you'll find a welcoming community where your contributions are valued and your potential is boundless.

We expect our people to:

• Demand and reward excellence.
• Take action and responsibility.
• Collaborate, communicate openly, and give/receive feedback with trust.
• Go above and beyond to do what's right-always.

If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

Learn more at myfw.com or email Talent.Management@myfw.com.

First Western Trust is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every team member is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. For accommodation requests, please contact Talent.Management@myfw.com.