Sr Manager Enterprise Project Management

BECU•Tukwila, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU. IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE As the Senior Manager of Enterprise Project Management, you’ll lead the charge in shaping how BECU delivers strategic projects and products. You’ll manage a talented team of project managers and be a key driver in refining our enterprise project management methodologies. Your leadership will guide the day-to-day rhythm of delivery while ensuring consistency, clarity, and success across all initiatives. If you’re passionate about coaching others, making processes smarter, and driving real business outcomes, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose. This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered. WHAT YOU’LL GAIN The opportunity to lead a high-impact team shaping how BECU delivers work A mission-driven workplace that values innovation, learning, and inclusion Flexibility to lead in a hybrid or remote setting A chance to influence enterprise-wide frameworks, governance, and practices A leadership role where you’ll coach, mentor, and grow others while evolving strategy

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, or related field — or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of related functional/project management experience delivering complex projects and managing project lifecycles, plus 3 years of experience leading people, and understanding of Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum methodologies
Experience leading organizational change and improving project delivery orgs
Proven analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
PMP certification
Experience producing portfolio-level reporting and stakeholder communications

Responsibilities

Set the Standard for Project Excellence: Define and evolve the EPMO’s enterprise-wide methodology, governance, and metrics — ensuring alignment across all teams.
Be a Champion for Best Practices: Drive awareness, education, and adoption of project management methodologies across BECU. Inspire a culture of continuous improvement.
Lead the Agile Journey: Advance Agile frameworks in partnership with our Enterprise Agility team to keep teams nimble and outcomes aligned.
Drive Change with Confidence: Lead organizational change initiatives and coach others through transitions in process, tools, and approach.
Grow and Develop Talent: Manage a team of project managers — hiring, onboarding, assigning projects, and fostering professional growth through coaching and feedback.
Deliver with Precision: Ensure projects in the portfolio are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with strategic goals.
Monitor and Guide Progress: Track key milestones, risks, and metrics, providing strategic guidance and escalation support when needed.
Ensure Accountability: Uphold compliance with audit standards and manage program risks with transparency and ownership.
Share What Matters: Provide clear and timely updates to stakeholders through portfolio reviews and reporting.
Collaborate and Problem-Solve: Act as a point of escalation to help remove organizational roadblocks and keep teams focused and empowered.