Consumer Lending Admin - Home Loans Program Manager

Home Loans Program Manager Status: Exempt Reports to: Director - Consumer Lending Programs Department: Consumer Lending Admin Job Code: 12047 Pay Range: $93,700.00 - $105,000.00 Annually Location: Hybrid WHO WE ARE: Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of "people helping people." We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values. WHO YOU ARE: You advance home lending systems, programs, and campaigns that drive productivity, loan and deposit growth, and increased wallet share, delivering industry-leading value for our members. You are a strategic, analytical program leader with strong mortgage and home equity lending knowledge, project management discipline, and a steady focus on risk, compliance, and execution excellence. You bring cross-functional teams and third-party partners together to move initiatives from requirements and due diligence through testing, implementation, and continuous improvement, strengthening member experience, operational effectiveness, and long-term credit union growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Project Management: Lead and guide cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This will include collecting and documenting business requirements, performing research, vendor due diligence, ensuring quality user acceptance testing, and overseeing implementations. Strategy Development: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the credit union's objectives. Risk Management: Work closely with Enterprise Risk Management teams to assess and mitigate risks associated with projects. Ensure programs and projects are within regulatory and legal requirements, and internal policies. Member Experience: Focus on enhancing member satisfaction and loyalty through improved services and offerings. Regulatory Compliance: Stay apprised of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements related to financial services products. Ensure that all projects adhere to applicable laws and regulations. Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate project updates and progress to stakeholders, including executives, team members, and other relevant parties. Resource Allocation: Manage resources efficiently to optimize project outcomes. Plan, organize, direct, and manage budgetary activity for upcoming projects and initiatives. Performance Measurement: Track and evaluate the project status and outcomes, making data-driven decisions to improve performance where necessary. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams, senior management, members, and external partners. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution, gather business requirements, define product specifications, and prioritize feature/functionality development. Act as a subject matter expert on financial products, providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that impact business units. Update existing and create new programs and strategies, workflows, and introduce stand-alone applications related to systems and processes to advance long term credit union growth. Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Represent credit union in contacts with business and trade associations, members, and regulatory agencies. Attend business functions, industry conferences, and otherwise promote the credit union's image. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERENCES:

Bachelor's Degree in related field plus equivalent work experience required Advanced degree preferred 5+ years program/project management experience, experience in home loans operations, and program management within a credit union or financial institution. required WHY JOIN US: Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed a total rewards philosophy built on; a comprehensive compensation package, well-being and work-life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best. #J-18808-Ljbffr Golden 1 Credit Union