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 eight 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

The Project Management role is responsible for leading highly visible, sensitive, and multi-faceted projects and programs that deliver and meet First American Information Security process and technology requirements. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and reporting of projects and programs with varying level of complexity that may involve multiple functional areas and/or span across service areas. Duties include but are not limited to assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, coordinating with other projects and work groups, identifying appropriate resource needs, developing schedules, tracking and communicating progress, and reporting and managing risks and issues to resolution to ensure the projects/programs are completed timely and within budget.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for planning and managing projects, subprojects, and work efforts typically of medium to large size and complexity 
• Establish project structure and develop project artifacts such as (but not limited to) project schedule, status reports, and project plans which identify key risks, issues, approaches, performance metrics and resource requirements
• Facilitate meetings including preparing agendas, coordinating schedules and materials, documenting meeting minutes, following up on action items, gathering, organizing, and distributing project related documentation
• Conduct risk monitoring, controls, and timely communication and escalation to ensure ability to achieve expected outcomes on time and within budget
• Manage project budget including developing project cost estimates and forecasting
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks and timeline with the master project plan and ensure vendor deliverables meet expectation
• Administer, manage, and track all day-to-day operational aspects of the project or program
• Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs

What You'll Bring:

• BS/BA preferred or equivalent experience
• 4-7 years of directly related experience
• PMP Desirable
• CSM (Certified Scrum Master) Preferred
• 4 - 7 years or more experience Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
• 4 - 7 years or more experience with Microsoft Project and PPM Tools
• Experience with Title Insurance/Mortgage acumen preferred but not required
• Experience with project delivery methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile required
• Detail oriented possessing organization and planning skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to self-start and be versatile in a dynamic environment
• Listens to others and accepts input from team members​

This role is hybrid onsite in Santa Ana, CA two days per week.

Pay Range: $78,650- $121,000 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.

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.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.