Senior Project Lead, Cross-Functional PM

First American Financial Corporation; California; On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

First American is seeking a Senior Project Manager in California to lead and coordinate multiple projects from initiation to delivery. You will define scope, assemble project teams, manage budgets, and drive clear communication across stakeholders.

You will facilitate milestones, prepare key documents, and ensure schedules are met while applying strong project management best practices and tools. A BS in business or related experience is required, with PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Generally requires BS Degree in a business field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 4–6 years of directly related experience.
• PMP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees small scale projects or phases of a larger project.
• Coordinates activities of project team, identifying resources and developing schedules.
• Defines system scope and project objectives to support business needs.
• Assists in preparing project plans with goals, staffing, risks, budgets and resources.
• Facilitates status and milestone meetings with cross functional groups.
• Prepares documentation related to project including training materials.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

BS Degree in business field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

First American is seeking a Senior Project Manager in California to lead and coordinate multiple projects from initiation to delivery. You will define scope, assemble project teams, manage budgets, and drive clear communication across stakeholders.

You will facilitate milestones, prepare key documents, and ensure schedules are met while applying strong project management best practices and tools. A BS in business or related experience is required, with PMP preferred.