Sr. Project Manager II - Transformational Programs
Pacific Life · Newport Beach, CA · 6 days ago
Information Technology$152k–$186k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives in a hybrid, iterative delivery environment, ensuring steady progress even when priorities shift. They will facilitate clear communication across teams and stakeholders, monitor work in progress, and manage dependencies, impediments, and delivery constraints.
Responsibilities
- Lead medium to large-scale initiatives across business and technology teams using a combination of Agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery methods
- Establish and maintain pragmatic delivery plans, adjusting based on team feedback, stakeholder input, and shifting priorities
- Facilitate clear communication across teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely decision-making and progress transparency
- Identify risks early, manage trade-offs, and escalate when appropriate to maintain delivery momentum
- Partner with product managers, business owners, and delivery leads to ensure scope, timing, and outcomes are aligned
- Monitor work in progress and ensure dependencies, impediments, and delivery constraints are actively managed
- Provide delivery leadership that keeps teams focused, stakeholders engaged, and objectives on track
Requirements
- 8+ years of project management experience in hybrid Agile environments (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or mixed models)
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead through ambiguity
- Experience managing delivery in environments with both iterative and milestone-driven work
- Familiarity with project and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and coordinate across stakeholder groups
- Experience in regulated industries (e.g., insurance, financial services, healthcare) preferred
Qualifications
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
- SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe® Agilist (SA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)®
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
Skills
- Agile methodologies
- Project management tools
- Risk management
- Collaboration and communication
- Leadership and influence
- Regulated industry experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
- Paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
Pay
$152,010.00 - $185,790.00
Schedule
Hybrid