The Project Manager will lead and coordinate mortgage-focused initiatives to drive business growth and operational excellence across the organization. This role involves managing project lifecycles, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and ensuring alignment with business goals through clear stakeholder communication.
The Opportunity
The Project Manager will lead and coordinate mortgage-focused initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, platform readiness, and successful execution across the organization. This role is responsible for bringing structure, accountability, and momentum to cross-functional projects while applying Agile practices where appropriate.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented project leader who can balance flexibility with disciplined delivery, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and success measures in partnership with stakeholders
Lead cross-functional projects from planning through delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals, technical feasibility, and organizational priorities
Provide clear, consistent, and timely project communication, including status updates, risks, issues, decisions, and executive-level reporting
Develop and maintain project plans, documentation, budgets, resource needs, and governance materials throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate evaluation of process, technology, hardware, and software options, including cost-benefit considerations and implementation impacts
Identify, document, monitor, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and process control needs; escalate appropriately when impacts may affect delivery
Track project performance against short-term and long-term goals, using data and metrics to identify trends, drive accountability, and support informed decision-making
Lead mortgage-related projects using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or hybrid delivery approaches as appropriate for the initiative
Facilitate or assist in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, demos, backlog reviews, and prioritization discussions
Partner with Product Owners and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, manage backlogs, remove impediments, coordinate UAT, and support successful adoption
Work independently and collaboratively across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Recommend improvements to project execution, team collaboration, process maturity, and operational effectiveness
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned based on business needs
Authorized Remote Locations: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, NC, SC, TX, UT
3 + years leading technical, non-technical, and enterprise projects in the mortgage industry
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, delivery practices, ceremonies, and team collaboration models
Hands-on experience coordinating cross-functional workstreams, tracking deliverables, managing timelines, and communicating progress to stakeholders
Proficiency with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Strong understanding of business operations, strategic planning, resource coordination, and process improvement principles
High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent
Ability to work effectively in both office and remote work environments while using standard office equipment, technology, and collaboration tools
What We Prefer to Find:
PMP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe, or similar project management or Agile certification
Experience with Agile delivery tools, backlog management tools, workflow management platforms, or project portfolio management systems
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Skills Desired:
Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to deliver clear project updates and communicate effectively with leaders at multiple levels
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to build effective working relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences
Skilled at influencing without authority, building alignment, and managing stakeholder expectations
Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, changing timelines, and evolving organizational needs
Strong attention to detail, ensuring project documentation, deliverables, and performance metrics meet quality standards
Ability to use data-driven insights to support informed decisions and recommend practical solutions
Strong understanding of dependencies, resource impacts, and long-term business outcomes
Ability to align project objectives with organizational strategy and measurable business outcomes
Ability to navigate cross-functional environments and communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to engage in oral and written communication
Must be able to reach, bend and lift files or paperwork up to 10 pounds
Must be able to work in an office environment to perform work
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