Senior Technical Program Manager - First American Financial Corporation

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 nine 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

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading & managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful planning, tracking, risk management, and issue resolution. Working independently or as part of a team, your key duties will include identifying necessary resources, developing schedules to ensure timely project completion, and effectively communicating project status and issues to both the team and management. Additionally, you will actively work to mitigate risks and resolve issues while coordinating efforts with other projects and workgroups. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Independently manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple executive level enterprise programs 
• Develop project deliverables including project plans, schedules, and status reports 
• Prepare program documents including program roadmaps, plan, scope, schedules and established program governance 
• Implement engagement review and quality assurance procedures and participate in the creation/execution of project work plans to ensure successful execution of programs as measured by goals & customer satisfaction 
• Minimize our exposure and risk across multiple projects. Conduct risk monitoring and controls during a project's duration to ensure ability to achieve expected outcomes, on time and in budget 
• Enforce standard policies and procedures 
• Act as a thought partner with program stakeholders across business units 
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to prioritize and find mutually beneficial outcomes for the business 

What You’ll Bring: 

• 7+ years working independently to deliver enterprise technology projects within complex organizations 
• Experience managing executive stakeholders 
• Ability to anticipate and address issues openly and quickly 
• Ensure that sensitive information is always tactfully communicated 
• Change management skills and experience 
• Passion, perspective, and empathy for unblocking business, product & engineering teams working to achieve their goals 
• Ability to provide executive level communication of program and project status to team and business owners; ensuring stakeholders understand risks, issues and activities related to the program 
   

Pay Range: $130,000 - $170,000 Annually 

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. 

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.