Assistant Vice President, IT Project Manager (PMO)

PennyMac•Westlake Village, CA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

PENNYMAC Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market. At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey. A Typical Day As an AVP, IT Project Manager you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery and execution of company commitments and large scale programs/projects. The position is part of the Digital Delivery Project Management Organization within the Digital Technology organization and will play a central role in delivering for a company focused on growth. The AVP, IT Project Manager will: Lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with program goals and milestones within an agile framework Guide teams in translating program goals and milestones into actionable agile execution plans. Partners with product and technology leadership to develop feature delivery road maps focused on the growth and development of a product or business Partners with product and technology leadership to ensure successful delivery and execution of company commitments and large scale programs/projects Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives and action plans to anticipate and support the needs of a growth-oriented company Provide day to day servant leadership, guidance, and coordination across teams Participate in continuous delivery improvements efforts by providing input into an operating model framework aligned with modern agile, lean, design thinking, and project management practices Effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Utilize JIRA expertise to build insightful reports, track progress, identify trends, and address challenges proactively Influence and motivate teams without formal authority, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience leading high performing large scale projects
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various project management and software delivery methodologies (i.e. agile, waterfall, lean, design thinking)
Advanced relationship skills and experience influencing senior leaders
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff. Able to speak and write clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Ability to tell a story and develop frameworks to drive execution and delivery
Strong ability to quickly produce professional presentations for executive leadership
Expertise in using agile reporting tools like JIRA & Confluence
Experience in financial services, mortgage banking, and/or consulting is desired
Agile, Scaled Agile, PMP, or PgMP certifications are desired

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, mortgage banking, and/or consulting is desired
Agile, Scaled Agile, PMP, or PgMP certifications are desired

Responsibilities

Lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with program goals and milestones within an agile framework
Guide teams in translating program goals and milestones into actionable agile execution plans.
Partners with product and technology leadership to develop feature delivery road maps focused on the growth and development of a product or business
Partners with product and technology leadership to ensure successful delivery and execution of company commitments and large scale programs/projects
Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives and action plans to anticipate and support the needs of a growth-oriented company
Provide day to day servant leadership, guidance, and coordination across teams
Participate in continuous delivery improvements efforts by providing input into an operating model framework aligned with modern agile, lean, design thinking, and project management practices
Effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Utilize JIRA expertise to build insightful reports, track progress, identify trends, and address challenges proactively
Influence and motivate teams without formal authority, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships

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