FVP, PMO Program Manager

Axos Bank • San Diego, CA

2d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Axos is seeking an experienced FVP, PMO Manager to lead the successful delivery of high-priority, enterprise-wide initiatives while driving PMO strategy, governance, and continuous improvement. This role combines executive-level program leadership with hands-on project management, ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will oversee a portfolio of complex Agile and Waterfall projects, manage executive stakeholder relationships, mentor Project Managers, and drive operational excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of IT Program Management experience delivering projects in complex enterprise environments.
• Prior people leadership experience with direct management responsibility.
• Experience managing software development and technology implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Experience leading Agile/Scrum-based enterprise application development projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives, budgets, resources, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing and presenting executive-level reporting and performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and directly manage high-visibility, strategic enterprise projects and programs from initiation through delivery.
• Drive PMO governance, project management standards, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure projects align with organizational goals, delivering measurable business value and operational efficiency.
• Develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership, including SVP, EVP, and CEO stakeholders.
• Oversee portfolio planning, resource allocation, budgets, timelines, risks, and project performance.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to define success metrics, manage dependencies, and ensure strategic alignment.
• Lead stakeholder communication efforts, providing visibility into project progress, risks, and recommendations.
• Mentor, coach, and evaluate Project Managers while promoting project management best practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues while maintaining compliance with governance requirements.
• Drive organizational change management efforts to support adoption of new processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, conduct post-project reviews, and implement lessons learned to improve delivery performance.
• Champion innovation through the adoption of new tools, technologies, and project management practices.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager