Pacific Life-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Newport Beach, CA
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Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own. We're actively seeking a talented Senior Project Manager to join our Portfolio and Program Management team in Newport Beach, CA. As a Senior Project Manager you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by leading cross-functional initiatives in a hybrid, iterative delivery environment. This role requires a delivery leader who brings structure, drives clarity, and ensures steady progress—even when priorities shift. The ideal candidate balances planning with adaptability and operates with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.

  • Lead medium to large-scale initiatives across business and technology teams using a combination of Agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery methods
  • Establish and maintain pragmatic delivery plans, adjusting based on team feedback, stakeholder input, and shifting priorities
  • Facilitate clear communication across teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely decision-making and progress transparency
  • Identify risks early, manage trade-offs, and escalate when appropriate to maintain delivery momentum
  • Partner with product managers, business owners, and delivery leads to ensure scope, timing, and outcomes are aligned
  • Monitor work in progress and ensure dependencies, impediments, and delivery constraints are actively managed
  • Provide delivery leadership that keeps teams focused, stakeholders engaged, and objectives on track
  • 8+ years of project management experience in hybrid Agile environments (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or mixed models)
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead through ambiguity
  • Experience managing delivery in environments with both iterative and milestone-driven work
  • Ability to track and manage progress across multiple teams and technologies without heavy overhead
  • Familiarity with project and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and coordinate across stakeholder groups
  • Experience in regulated industries (e.g., insurance, financial services, healthcare) preferred
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
  • SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe® Agilist (SA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)®
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt (a plus)
  • Your Benefits Start Day 1
  • Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
  • Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
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