Administration - Senior Executive Operations Program Manager

Golden1; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 124,700 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

Golden1 is seeking a Senior Executive Operations Program Manager to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving organizational results and operational excellence. This hybrid role in Sacramento requires 10+ years of relevant experience and strong business acumen to guide decision-making.

The ideal candidate will lead high-impact projects, foster stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations, all while contributing to Golden1's mission of financial inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration or similar field or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of experience in program or business management, operations, or strategic planning, preferably in a financial institution required.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives or working in executive operations required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a high-level trusted advisor for senior leadership.
• Establishes seamless processes and management routines that drive operational excellence.
• Acts as a catalyst for innovation and change among peers.
• Overseeing high-impact strategic projects and directing cross-functional teams.
• Handling internal and external communications with executive leadership.
• Fostering relationships with key stakeholders.
• Review, design, and execute improvements to organizational structure.
• Translates strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Monitoring and evaluating operations and performance metrics.
• Support crisis management situations effectively.
• Supporting senior leadership with administrative and strategic needs.
• Undertake special projects and assignments as requested.

Job description

Administration - Senior Executive Operations Program Manager

Job Description

Posted: Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Job Title: Senior Executive Operations Program Manager

Status: Exempt

Reports to: SVP - Chief Information Officer

Department: Administration

Job Code: 11906

Pay Range: $124,700.00 - $135,000.00 Annually

Location: Hybrid

WHO WE ARE:

Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member‑owned, not‑for‑profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a strategic and trusted partner to executive leadership, skilled at turning vision into action and driving organizational results. You bring strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and a proactive mindset to solve complex challenges and guide decision‑making. You are an influential, collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across teams, communicates clearly, and drives initiatives forward in a fast‑paced environment. Highly organized and results‑driven, you excel at managing priorities, improving processes, and delivering high‑impact outcomes with professionalism and discretion.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Serves as a high‑level trusted advisor for senior leadership; acting as a strategic thought partner, confidante and sounding board; engaging in brainstorming freely, option analysis and challenging assumptions to provide transformative strategic guidance on key initiatives and decisions.
• Establishes seamless processes and management routines that drive operational excellence; translates complex concepts into practical, sustainable solutions, leveraging automation, process simplification, and enhanced reporting for long‑term efficiency.
• Acts as a catalyst for innovation and change among peers, leading strategic initiatives and coordinating cross‑functional teams with strong influence and without direct authority, showcasing exemplary leadership to drive results.
• Overseeing high‑impact strategic projects and directing cross‑functional teams that advance the operations brand, image, culture, and engagement initiatives, as well as enhances talent management.
• Leading and managing cross‑functional teams; providing clear decision‑making framework, data‑driven insights, and recommendations to achieve strategic goals across operational domains.
• Handling internal and external communications, and managing communications with the credit union executive leadership team; identifying and closing communication gaps, and streamlining how information is shared between departments.
• Fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and cultivating relationships with partner organizations and thought leaders; promote positive, collaborative working environment that enhances the credit union’s brand reputation and operational success.
• Review, design, and execute improvements to organizational structure; find knowledge and skills gaps and help address them; lead operations training and development agenda.
• Strategizes and facilitates key initiatives, and manages change initiatives including budgeting and vendor contracting.
• Translates strategic objectives into actionable plans striving for innovation promoting a culture of innovation and accountability; drives initiatives from concept through completion with metrics to measure success and impact.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations and manage operational risks. Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance items including but not limited to BSA, RESPA, UDAAP, FLSA, etc.
• Monitoring and evaluating operations and strategic performance metrics.
• Support crisis management situations effectively and efficiently.
• Supporting senior leadership with administrative and strategic needs.
• Undertake special projects and assignments as requested by senior leadership and/or perform other assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or similar field or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years of experience in program or business management, operations, or strategic planning, preferably in a financial institution required
• Experience supporting C‑suite executives or working in executive operations required

WHY JOIN US:

Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market‑competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed to a total rewards philosophy built on a comprehensive compensation package, well‑being and work‑life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best.