Sr. Project Manager

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

In this position, you will lead multiple HR projects on a regular basis, partnering with various stakeholders across HR and cross-functional groups. Individually, or as part of a team, you will be responsible for project planning, risk management, and issue resolution.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• Project Planning
• Project Leadership
• Project Delivery
• Risk Management
• Resource Management
• Problem-Solving and Standardization
• Planning for Change
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 7+ years of project management experience, including managing projects with HR as the customer
• 5+ years of experience working within human resources

Preferred experience and certification:

• HR technology implementation project management experience

• PMP, CSM or other project management and/or change management certification

Knowledge, SKILLS, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for large scale complex projects.
• Administers project deliverables, plans and status reports.
• Recommends solutions and identifies appropriate resources needed and manages schedules to ensure timely completion of project.
• Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.
• Creates project plans specifying goals, strategy, and staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, budgets, and allocation of available resources.
• Conducts risk monitoring and controls during a project's duration to ensure ability to achieve expected outcomes, on time and on budget.
• Works closely with end users, business technologies and others to understand and prioritize business goals and information needs related to the project.
• Ensures operational and financial controls are not adversely affected by project activities and deliverables.
• Manages vendor deliverables as needed to ensure project success.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Recommends and drives the analysis and solutions of problems.
• May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs

Complexities & IMPACT

• Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and established policies and procedures
• Troubleshoots a wide variety of complex problems and identifies solutions within broad application of functional expertise
• Errors will have significant business and financial impact

SUPERVISION received OR EXTENDED

• No formal supervisory responsibility but provides guidance, mentoring and leadership to less experienced team members
• Works independently under broad supervision

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.

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 applicant’s 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.