Enterprise Portfolio Management Office - EPMO Sr Project Manager

Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team•Sacramento, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) Leadership, the Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for executing high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that support the organization’s strategic goals. This role ensures disciplined project execution, business readiness, value realization, and long-term adoption, while fostering collaboration, innovation, and team alignment. The SPM also contributes to the continuous evolution of project management practices and supports the growth of the EPMO as a high-performing, future-ready function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems or Computer Science is required.
Minimum 5-7 years of combined experience in project analysis, coordination, and management with a minimum of four years of experience directly managing projects.
Experience managing moderate complexity projects end-to-end required, preferably in a financial institution.
Knowledge of financial products and services, especially as it relates to various delivery channels preferred.
Knowledge of existing credit union products, services, and overall operational guidelines.
Strong knowledge of business analytical practices and methodologies and process improvement methodologies, e.g., Lean or Six Sigma a plus.
Strong research, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
Member (customer) focused attitude and ability to work proactively, independently, and efficiently.
Supportive of all decisions, choices, goals, and objectives as determined by PMO leadership and Executive leadership.
Proven ability to evaluate key business objectives and develop appropriate action plans.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially MS Project, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Ability to use logical reasoning when making objective observations, examinations, evaluations, and recommendations.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills to interact with members, credit union staff and management, negotiate vendor agreements and manage project teams.
Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard office equipment, such as personal computer, multi-use copiers and telephone.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment, ability to work independently, prioritize and juggle multiple deadlines and projects, and keep peers, partners, and supervisors abreast of activities; may be required to work extended hours to complete tasks.
Excellent project management skills are required to manage the implementation enterprise-wide projects, prepare recommendations, perform analysis, and to accomplish other project management functions as listed. Proficient in MS Project software.
Carry and respond to a smartphone 24/7 and may be on call to support escalations, project implementations, or time-sensitive activities within scope of responsibility.
Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required.
Corrected vision within the normal range.
Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.
Ability to lift 20 lbs. as may be required.
Occasional movements throughout the department daily to interact with staff, accomplish tasks, etc.
May require long work hours to accomplish tasks.
Occasional travel may be required locally, statewide, and throughout the United States to attend seminars and vendor group meetings. Overnight travel and evening schedules included.
Prolonged use of telephone to accomplish tasks.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree in Business Administration or other related area is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is desired.