Premier America Credit Union
Senior Agile Project Manager
Premier America Credit Union, Chatsworth, California, us, 91313
Job Type
Full-time
Description
At Premier America Credit Union, our Core Purpose is to serve our members by making it easier to meet today's needs and reach tomorrow's dreams. Talented team members succeed in our organization by demonstrating a commitment to our shared values of accountability, friendliness and respect, a passion for delivering great service, giving back to our communities, and pursuing personal growth. Come grow with us and be part of growth and the Premier America family!
Overview:
Experienced, strategic, and results-driven
Senior Agile Project Manager
will lead and manage high-impact projects across our organization. Will work closely with cross-functional teams ensuring projects align with business objectives, are delivered on time, and exceed our member-focused quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile frameworks, exceptional project management skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive transformation in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What You Will Do:
• Lead multiple Agile teams to deliver high-quality projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Facilitate Agile events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Manage Agile Projects Using Jira: Utilize the Agile framework and Jira to track project progress, run sprints, facilitate daily stand-ups, and manage the backlog. Ensure that teams stay on task and that roadblocks are quickly identified and removed.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and team members to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks while proactively managing project timelines and budgets.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and roadmaps, reporting progress to stakeholders and senior management.
• Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and accountability within teams, supporting the continuous improvement of Agile processes and methodologies.
• Utilize metrics to monitor project performance, providing insights and recommendations for adjustments to optimize delivery and project success.
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned to support Premier America's mission and strategic goals
Requirements
What We Are Looking For:
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role, with demonstrated success in Agile environments.
• PMP or PMI-ACP certified. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
• Experience in the financial services or banking industry is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to lead teams through complex projects, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to utilize metrics and data to drive decision-making and project success.
• Self-starter, with strong sense of ownership, assertive follow-through, and orientation towards results.
• Ability to see the "big picture"; ability to balance people, technical and business needs and make decisions taking
Premier America Credit Union will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled
Drug-free Workplace
Pay Grade Info
:
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all our job postings regardless of State. We set standard pay ranges for all roles based on function and level of expertise, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.
The base pay range for this position is: 106k-132k annually
Perks Important to You:
Our Team Members enjoy the following rewards and benefits:
• Competitive pay
• Subsidized health care including medical, dental and vision
• FSA and HSA
• Company-Paid Life and A&D insurance
• Discounts on loans (must be a member)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan with a 6% safe harbor employer match
• Educational Assistance Program and more!
About Us:
Founded in 1957, Premier America is one of the nation's largest credit unions, with over 100,000 members and more than $3 billion in assets. But more importantly, we are ever mindful of one crucial fact: we exist to serve the needs of all members - the owners of Premier America. With a large retail branch network, access to over 30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs; and the Shared Branch Network, Premier America provides financial services to those who live, work, worship or attend school in the Ventura and Los Angeles counties of California, and Harris County in Texas.
Credit unions, such as Premier America, have a rich history evolving from the idea that people working together can create better financial solutions, especially when as owners, members have a vested interest in their collective success. Whether offering higher savings rates and affordable mortgage options, loans for unexpected emergencies or financial counseling during difficult times, credit unions have always made a meaningful difference in the lives of members.
Full-time
Description
At Premier America Credit Union, our Core Purpose is to serve our members by making it easier to meet today's needs and reach tomorrow's dreams. Talented team members succeed in our organization by demonstrating a commitment to our shared values of accountability, friendliness and respect, a passion for delivering great service, giving back to our communities, and pursuing personal growth. Come grow with us and be part of growth and the Premier America family!
Overview:
Experienced, strategic, and results-driven
Senior Agile Project Manager
will lead and manage high-impact projects across our organization. Will work closely with cross-functional teams ensuring projects align with business objectives, are delivered on time, and exceed our member-focused quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile frameworks, exceptional project management skills, and a demonstrated ability to drive transformation in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What You Will Do:
• Lead multiple Agile teams to deliver high-quality projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Facilitate Agile events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to foster collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Manage Agile Projects Using Jira: Utilize the Agile framework and Jira to track project progress, run sprints, facilitate daily stand-ups, and manage the backlog. Ensure that teams stay on task and that roadblocks are quickly identified and removed.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and team members to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks while proactively managing project timelines and budgets.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and roadmaps, reporting progress to stakeholders and senior management.
• Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and accountability within teams, supporting the continuous improvement of Agile processes and methodologies.
• Utilize metrics to monitor project performance, providing insights and recommendations for adjustments to optimize delivery and project success.
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned to support Premier America's mission and strategic goals
Requirements
What We Are Looking For:
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or similar role, with demonstrated success in Agile environments.
• PMP or PMI-ACP certified. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
• Experience in the financial services or banking industry is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to lead teams through complex projects, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to utilize metrics and data to drive decision-making and project success.
• Self-starter, with strong sense of ownership, assertive follow-through, and orientation towards results.
• Ability to see the "big picture"; ability to balance people, technical and business needs and make decisions taking
Premier America Credit Union will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled
Drug-free Workplace
Pay Grade Info
:
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all our job postings regardless of State. We set standard pay ranges for all roles based on function and level of expertise, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.
The base pay range for this position is: 106k-132k annually
Perks Important to You:
Our Team Members enjoy the following rewards and benefits:
• Competitive pay
• Subsidized health care including medical, dental and vision
• FSA and HSA
• Company-Paid Life and A&D insurance
• Discounts on loans (must be a member)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan with a 6% safe harbor employer match
• Educational Assistance Program and more!
About Us:
Founded in 1957, Premier America is one of the nation's largest credit unions, with over 100,000 members and more than $3 billion in assets. But more importantly, we are ever mindful of one crucial fact: we exist to serve the needs of all members - the owners of Premier America. With a large retail branch network, access to over 30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs; and the Shared Branch Network, Premier America provides financial services to those who live, work, worship or attend school in the Ventura and Los Angeles counties of California, and Harris County in Texas.
Credit unions, such as Premier America, have a rich history evolving from the idea that people working together can create better financial solutions, especially when as owners, members have a vested interest in their collective success. Whether offering higher savings rates and affordable mortgage options, loans for unexpected emergencies or financial counseling during difficult times, credit unions have always made a meaningful difference in the lives of members.