Senior Manager-Project Management Office (Santa Ana) Job at First American, Santa Ana, CA

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  • First American
  • Santa Ana, CA

Job Description

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

What We Do

The Information Security Senior Manager - Project Management Office specializes in leading a team of direct and cross-functional teams, to achieve

project 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:

  • Bachelors 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 facilitating meetings.

Salary Range: $126,100.00 - $168,100.00

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 dont 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 its the right thing to do, but also because its 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.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicants criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

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.

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