Project Director (Remote Opportunity)A

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! As member of First American's family of companies, Mortgage Solutions provides lenders with solutions to originate, close and service quality loans. 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 eleven 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 DoThe Project Director oversees one complex or multiple projects on an ongoing and regular basis. Individually, or as part of a team, responsible for project planning and statusing, risk management, and issue resolution. Duties may include assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project, communicating project status and issues to team and management, acting to reduce risk and resolve issues. Coordinates with other projects and work groups.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for directing all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for large scale complex projects.
• Develops and directs the planning, control resources, procedures, and timing of assigned projects.
• Develops project deliverables including project plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Provides solutions and identifies appropriate resources needed and manages schedules to ensure timely completion of project.
• Takes projects from original concept through final implementation. 
• Develops and implements 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 the 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.
• Integrates vendor tasks and manages vendor deliverables as needed to ensure project success.
• Organizes project teams and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Recommends and drives the analysis and solutions of complex problems.
• Determines, oversees, and plans budgets.
• Identifies and resolves issues to completing projects on time and within budget.
• Identifies and addresses future concepts and implements best practices.
• May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

What You'll Bring

• Conceptual understanding and expert knowledge of project management best practices and current technologies to plan and communicate effectively with project team and sponsors
• Experience with project management methodologies and techniques, and their application in business and technical environments
• Experience with applicable business process sufficient to communicate and consult with team members, customers and management
• Extensive experience with planning, directing, and administering projects in a business and/or technology environment
• Experience with risk management
• Experience with managing multiple projects or large project with complex inter-dependencies
• Experience with developing and managing complex project budgets
• Strong knowledge of communication, statusing, and Project Management tools to create project documents and reports

Typical Education

• Generally requires BS Degree in a business field or equivalent work experience
• May require advanced degree

Typical Range of Experience

• Typically have 10+ years of directly related experience

License or Certification

• PMP Desirable
• CSM (Certified Scrum Master) Preferred
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification preferred

Pay Range: $148,600.00 - $198,200.00 Annually
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.

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.

What We OfferBy 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.

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.