Operations Planning and Execution - Planning and Execution Project Manager

Golden 1; Sacramento (CA); Ibrido; USD 103.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a Planning and Execution Project Manager to lead large-scale initiatives within Operations Planning and Execution. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and delivering value.

You will steer project delivery, manage communications, and guide teams through change, balancing business needs with technology and process improvements. This is an exempt, hybrid role based in Sacramento, with a pay range of $103,100 to $115,000 annually.

Competenze

• 5+ years combined experience in project analysis, coordination and management in financial services preferred.

Mansioni

• Manages initiatives with moderate to high scope and complexity.
• Develops and presents project communication to influence key stakeholders.
• Leads project/program teams to identify measurable business value and deliver on objectives.
• Maintains alignment with strategic goals and prioritizes work based on business value.
• Drives change management and collaboration across business and technology partners.

Conoscenze

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, MIS, or related area

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title:

Planning and Execution Project Manager

Status:

Exempt

Reports to:

Sr Manager - Portfolio Planning and Execution

Department:

Operations Planning and Execution

Job Code:

11946

Pay Range:

$103,100.00 - $115,000.00 Annually

Location:

Hybrid in Sacramento, CA

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 results-driven project leader who excels at managing complex initiatives, building strong cross-functional partnerships, and guiding teams through change. You thrive in ambiguity, influence stakeholders at all levels, and deliver innovative solutions that accelerate business value and advance organizational goals. Through strong leadership, communication, and consultative expertise, you inspire teams, align stakeholders, and drive measurable results that advance the organization's strategic priorities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manages initiatives with moderate to high scope and complexity. Leads project team member and business/technical partners. Partners with leaders to deliver value and achieve business strategies and objectives.
• Program Communication & Administration * Develops and presents project communication to influence key internal and external stakeholders to focus transparent rapid business value delivery. * Ensures program alignment, with shorter iterations/faster time to market/reducing time to market, and success through monitoring program, industry, functional or technology trends. * Understands customer journey to guide the delivery of business outcomes. * Creates appropriate communication plans for influencing multiple decision makers and secures commitment for project decisions; advises project/program teams to communicate solution vision and priorities. * Contributes to communities of practice and project community forums to address ongoing needs for the project professional community. * Leverages and understand enterprise or industry specific best practices or lessons learned that impact the organization and shares them with the project professional community at Golden 1.
• Project Delivery * Sets project expectations and strategy; ensures the development of organizational change plans.. * Contributes to solution options and supports business partner decision making to minimize the amount of project investment divergence from target outcomes. * Partners with project teams to identify opportunities for creating reusable artifacts. * Leads project/program teams to identify measurable business value to ensure metrics are gathered and business objectives are realized. * Leads project/program team to continually focus on business strategy, vision and prioritizes based on delivery of business value. * Manages through ambiguity; Manages and resolves conflict issues and risks to remove barriers within the project/program team while continuing momentum on initiatives. * Identifies and manages interdependencies within projects and programs.
• Consultant * Challenges where appropriate to drive initiatives and program/project teams forward. * Consults with teams, stakeholders, and business leaders to identify and resolve emerging business needs. * Collaborates with business and technology partners and leaders to identify value drivers. * Collaborates and partners with leaders to understand trade-offs and align to program vision; assess the different types of support required to achieve goals which also achieve business value. * Develops business solutions and partners business and technology to align with overall strategy of the business. * Provides partners and leaders with an accurate view of challenges to adoption; recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. * Manages key partners and stakeholder expectations in accordance with changes in the business, technology, or the environment. * Contributes to the change activities on projects or programs across the organization. * Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.
• Team Leadership * Motivates and inspires teams to coalesce and commit to shared purpose. * Drive team effort and promote team coordination. * Create a collaborative environment of distributed or virtual teams. * Provide guidance, feedback, coaching and mentoring to project team members.
• Strategy and Analysis * Coordinates, supports, and may influence the prioritization for the business and ensures alignment with strategic goals. * Effectively engages stakeholders and consults with senior leaders and executives to define measurable business value and benefits.

QUALIFICIATIONS AND PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Management Information Systems, or related area required
• 5+ years combined experience in project analysis, coordination and management, preferably in a financial institution 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 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.

DISCLAIMER/INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications requirements of team members assigned to this job. Job duties may be changed or modified in the Credit Union’s discretion. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties, and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor.