VP IT Project Management (Digital Delivery PMO)

Pennymac • Westlake Village, CA

94d • $95,000 - $155,000

About The Position

As a VP, IT Project Management you will be responsible for the successful delivery and execution of critical company commitments and complex cross functional portfolios/programs/projects. Depending on the portfolio you may also be responsible for leading a team of project managers as well. 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.

Requirements

• Proven track record of leading and growing project managers and PMO processes
• 7+ years of experience leading complex cross functional large scale programs/initiatives
• 3+ years of leading high performing teams
• Able to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of various project management and software delivery methodologies (i.e. agile, waterfall, lean, design thinking)
• Advanced relationship skills and experience influencing executive leaders across the company
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff, eliciting cooperation across organizations and to be persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
• Strong ability to quickly produce professional presentations for executive leadership
• Expertise in using agile reporting tools like JIRA & Confluence

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 a high performing PMO team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
• Provide program leadership, guidance, and manage all aspects of a given portfolio including budget, reporting, vendor oversight, and project delivery
• Oversee the successful delivery of key strategic complex projects and initiatives across teams and portfolios
• Identify, design, and lead continuous delivery improvements efforts by providing input into an operating model framework aligned with modern agile, lean, design thinking, and project management practices
• Act as the central point of contact between business leads, stakeholders, and project teams
• Create career development plans and learning opportunities for PMO team members to enhance their skills sets
• Utilize JIRA expertise to build insightful reports, track progress, identify trends, address challenges proactively and improve team 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

What This Job Offers

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