Job Title: EPMO Sr Project ManagerStatus: ExemptReports to: Supervisor - EPMO Delivery ManagerDepartment: EPMOJob Code: 4403Pay Range: $113,500.00 - $130,000.00 AnnuallyLocation: Hybrid in Sacramento, CAWHO WE ARE:Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.WHO YOU ARE:You are someone others rely on when thoughtful analysis and follow through are needed. You excel at leading complex projects, aligning diverse stakeholders, and delivering measurable business value through disciplined execution and collaborative leadership.WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Reporting to EPMO leadership, the SPM manages complex enterprise projects involving executives, business owners, technical teams, and multiple business units. This role is accountable for delivering business outcomes, enforcing governance standards, navigating change, and cultivating team cohesion. In addition to delivery responsibilities, SPM mentors peers and project team members, identifies process improvements, and applies industry and consumer trends to modernize delivery. As a key contributor to EPMO maturity, the Senior Project Manager demonstrates leadership, adaptability, and foresight in a transforming portfolio environment.
Lead Strategic Project Delivery and Value Realization * Align project objectives, goals and desired outcomes with enterprise strategies, business priorities, and defined value targets, ensuring every initiative directly advances strategic goals * Oversee the successful execution of high-impact, cross-functional projects, providing executive-level visibility and expertly managing challenging stakeholder environments. * Develop, maintain, and drive comprehensive project schedules, proactively managing key milestones, dependencies, and mitigating risks to safeguard critical paths. * Partner with Analysts to ensure planning, execution, and traceability of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), readiness plans, and business value realization. (e.g., ensuring projects generate intended value for the organization.) * Lead project teams and business partners through ambiguity, changing priorities, and evolving requirements, empowering teams to adapt quickly and deliver results. * Ensure business unit readiness for change through strategic planning, clear communications, and effective training, supporting seamless transitions and adoption. * Collaborate with stakeholders to define, baseline, and track post-implementation benefits, reporting on realized value and iterating approaches for continuous improvement. * Champion the implementation of any best practices, lessons learned and innovative delivery methodologies to accelerate project impact and optimize value for the enterprise. * Anticipate and proactively address project challenges, leveraging data, analytics, and predictive insights to inform decision-making and course corrections. * Monitor project performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), taking prompt corrective action to maintain alignment with strategic business goals. * Foster executive and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle, facilitating transparent communications, risk awareness, and consensus-building. * Lead post-project reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned, integrate best practices, and drive ongoing improvement in EPMO delivery standards. * Establish a culture of accountability, ownership, and excellence within project teams, motivating members to achieve stretch goals and deliver outstanding results. * Advocate continuous innovation by identifying emerging tools, trends, and technologies that can enhance project delivery effectiveness and accelerate business transformation. *…