Axos Bank · 1 day ago
Sr. PMO Project Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expAxos Bank is a digital-first financial services provider seeking an experienced Senior PMO Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects across the organization. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals, stakeholder expectations, and industry best practices, while leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
Banking
Responsibilities
Lead and manage complex, enterprise-level projects and programs, ensuring successful execution and alignment with business objectives
Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with key stakeholders
Develop and drive project strategies, ensuring that deliverables align with company goals and industry best practices
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on business impact and urgency
Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments
Ensure all project phases—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure—are effectively managed
Monitor project milestones, track progress, and adjust plans as necessary to meet deadlines
Ensure quality assurance throughout project execution, meeting high-performance standards
Act as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, executive leadership, and key stakeholders
Provide regular project updates, executive summaries, and risk assessments to leadership
Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support
Facilitate executive-level meetings, presentations, and status reports to drive informed decision-making
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring minimal disruptions to deliverables
Develop proactive strategies to address potential roadblocks and project dependencies
Implement contingency plans and escalate critical issues to leadership as needed
Conduct risk assessment workshops and promote a culture of proactive risk management
Own project budgets, tracking financial performance and ensuring adherence to cost constraints
Optimize resource allocation across multiple projects to maximize efficiency and impact
Collaborate with department heads to ensure adequate resource availability and workload balancing
Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining project quality and scope
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project management methodologies, frameworks, and workflows
Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and standardize project management practices
Mentor junior project managers and contribute to building a high-performing project management office (PMO)
Champion the adoption of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies as appropriate for each project
Develop KPIs and metrics to measure project success and team performance
Analyze data trends and generate insights to drive process improvements. Provide post-project evaluations and lessons learned documentation for knowledge sharing
Coach, mentor, and provide guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
Resolve conflicts, facilitate problem-solving, and ensure team members are engaged and motivated
Drive team alignment with company objectives, ensuring everyone is working towards common goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field
7+ years' of experience in project management, leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives
Proven expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from inception to completion
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and tools (JIRA, Asana, MS Project, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams, drive accountability, and ensure project success
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting
Experience in risk mitigation, issue resolution, and change management
Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets and optimizing resources
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration platforms
Preferred
PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred
Experience in enterprise transformation, IT, or regulatory compliance projects is a plus
Familiarity with portfolio management, business analysis, and organizational change management is preferred
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
Company
Axos Bank
Axos Bank is an online bank that assists consumers and businesses in managing their finances.
1001-5000 employees
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Raymond Matsumoto
Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer
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