First American

Senior Manager - Project Management Office (Hybrid)

Santa Ana, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Highly desirable certifications include PMP, PgMP, CISM, or CISSP. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project/program management is required, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing initiatives. Demonstrated experience in people management, including leading teams, coaching, and performance development, is essential. A proven track record in managing complex, high-impact programs and projects is necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager - Project Management Office will lead direct and cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and requirements, working with stakeholders to plan, execute, monitor, and control projects and programs. This role involves managing resources, budget, cost, time, quality, risks, and other constraints. Responsibilities include defining and driving the strategic direction of the security program portfolio, leading and mentoring a team of project managers, and managing multiple concurrent programs and projects to ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timeline while maintaining quality and compliance. The role also entails establishing and evolving project governance frameworks, methodologies, and tools, owning and driving the overall quality assurance of outputs, and conducting periodic audits and peer reviews. Additionally, the Senior Manager will serve as the designated control owner for project management controls, ensuring their operating effectiveness through testing, documentation, and remediation tracking. They will act as a key liaison between executive leadership, business units, and technical teams, oversee risk identification, mitigation planning, and compliance tracking, and conduct regular performance reviews. Facilitating collaboration across departments, vendors, and external partners, and delivering high-quality reports and presentations to senior leadership are also key duties. Staying abreast of emerging trends in project management and applying best practices to enhance delivery effectiveness is expected. Duties may be required outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

Skills

Project Management
Information Security
Risk Management
Budget Management
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning
Regulatory Compliance
Resource Management
Program Management

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1889Year Founded
$800.2MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching
Health, vision, dental insurance
Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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