First American Financial Group, Inc. · 4 months ago
Senior Manager - Project Management Office (Hybrid)
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $168K/yr
10+ years expFirst American Financial Corporation is a company that prioritizes its people and has been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. The Senior Manager - Project Management Office will lead a team to oversee complex programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
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Responsibilities
This role will oversee a portfolio of complex, high-impact programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
Provide visionary leadership to a team of project managers, drive enterprise-wide collaboration, and champion the implementation of robust security measures to protect our information assets
Define and drive the strategic direction of the security program portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk posture and business priorities
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Manage multiple concurrent programs and projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline while maintaining quality and compliance
Establish and evolve project governance frameworks, methodologies, and tools to support scalable and repeatable delivery practices
Own and drive the overall quality assurance of outputs generated by the project management team
Establish and maintain standards, templates, and review processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness across all deliverables of the project management team
Conduct periodic audits and peer reviews to validate adherence to project management methodologies and best practices
Serve as the designated control owner for the project management controls
Ensure the operating effectiveness of assigned controls through regular testing, documentation, and remediation tracking
Serve as a key liaison between executive leadership, business units, and technical teams to ensure transparency, alignment, and stakeholder satisfaction
Oversee risk identification, mitigation planning, and compliance tracking across all related initiatives
Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and provide actionable feedback to team members
Facilitate collaboration across departments, vendors, and external partners to ensure seamless integration of project activities
Deliver high-quality reports and presentations to senior leadership, highlighting program status, risks, and strategic recommendations
Stay abreast of emerging trends in project management and apply best practices to enhance delivery effectiveness
May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in project/program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing initiatives
Demonstrated experience in people management, including leading teams, coaching, and performance development
Proven track record of managing enterprise-scale programs with cross-functional impact
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
Experience with applicable business process and/or technology sufficient to communicate and consult with team members, customers and management
Experience with risk management
Experience managing multiple projects or large project with complex inter-dependencies
Experience developing and managing project budgets
Experience facilitating meetings
Preferred
Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
First American Financial Group, Inc.
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Funding
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2025-04-18
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