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Senior Manager - Project Management Office (Hybrid)
First AmericanSanta Ana, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jan 2026
💰 $172,300/yr($129,300/yr – $172,300/yr)
About the role
Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We Do
The Information Security Senior Manager - Project Management Office specializes in leading a team of direct and cross-functional teams, to achieveproject goals and requirements. Works with teams and stakeholders to plan, execute, monitor, and control the project
program. Manages resources, budget, cost, time, quality, risks and other constraints.
What You'll Do:
- This role will oversee a portfolio of complex, high-impact programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Provide visionary leadership to a team of project managers, drive enterprise-wide collaboration, and champion the implementation of robust security measures to protect our information assets.
- Define and drive the strategic direction of the security program portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk posture and business priorities.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Manage multiple concurrent programs and projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline while maintaining quality and compliance.
- Establish and evolve project governance frameworks, methodologies, and tools to support scalable and repeatable delivery practices.
- Own and drive the overall quality assurance of outputs generated by the project management team.
- Establish and maintain standards, templates, and review processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness across all deliverables of the project management team.
- Conduct periodic audits and peer reviews to validate adherence to project management methodologies and best practices.
- Serve as the designated control owner for the project management controls.
- Ensure the operating effectiveness of assigned controls through regular testing, documentation, and remediation tracking.
- Serve as a key liaison between executive leadership, business units, and technical teams to ensure transparency, alignment, and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Oversee risk identification, mitigation planning, and compliance tracking across all related initiatives.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and provide actionable feedback to team members.
- Facilitate collaboration across departments, vendors, and external partners to ensure seamless integration of project activities.
- Deliver high-quality reports and presentations to senior leadership, highlighting program status, risks, and strategic recommendations.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends in project management and apply best practices to enhance delivery effectiveness.
- May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in project/program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in people management, including leading teams, coaching, and performance development.
- Proven track record of managing enterprise-scale programs with cross-functional impact.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience with applicable business process and/or technology sufficient to communicate and consult with team members, customers and management.
- Experience with risk management.
- Experience managing multiple projects or large project with complex inter-dependencies.
- Experience developing and managing project budgets.
- Experience f
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