SMA Program Manager: Cross-Functional Delivery Lead

LGBT Great; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PIMCO, a global leader in fixed income, is seeking a Project/Program Manager for the SMA Program Management team in San Diego. You will coordinate a portfolio across Business Analysts and technology teams, guiding priorities from planning through completion while ensuring accountability for deliverables and timelines.

The role requires strong project management discipline, excellent organizational skills, and experience with Jira, Confluence, Copilot and Lucidchart in a fast-paced financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
• 5-6 years of experience in project management, program management, business analysis, or a related field.
• Financial services industry experience required.
• Strong experience with Jira, Confluence, Copilot and Lucidchart.
• Experience coordinating Agile/Scrum teams, including daily standups and backlog management.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own project intake, prioritization, and tracking across multiple initiatives using Jira
• Lead daily standups and coordinate project activities to ensure deliverables remain on track
• Drive accountability across Business Analysts and technology partners to execute against agreed timelines and objectives
• Provide day-to-day oversight and guidance to Business Analysts, helping them expand ownership of key applications and technology relationships
• Develop and maintain project plans, status reporting, and PMO processes
• Create and maintain workflow documentation, process maps, and operational procedures
• Partner with business stakeholders to align priorities and communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies
• Continuously improve team processes, governance, and delivery practices

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Copilot

Lucidchart

Job description

PIMCO, a global leader in fixed income, is seeking a Project/Program Manager for the SMA Program Management team in San Diego. You will coordinate a portfolio across Business Analysts and technology teams, guiding priorities from planning through completion while ensuring accountability for deliverables and timelines.

The role requires strong project management discipline, excellent organizational skills, and experience with Jira, Confluence, Copilot and Lucidchart in a fast-paced financial