Sr Enterprise Project Manager

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our "people helping people" philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we're proud of our history, we're even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there's never been a better time to be part of BECU.

You bring more than your expertise to your role, and that matters here. Your story, perspectives, and lived experiences help shape belonging at BECU and deepen how we connect with and support our employees, our members, and our communities.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $128,900.00-$157,500.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $99,900.00 - $186,400.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS - because people helping people starts with supporting you

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you're located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.


IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE

As a Sr Enterprise Project Manager, you'll serve as a trusted leader responsible for delivering critical technology and business initiatives that span multiple teams and departments. You'll drive alignment across stakeholders, proactively manage risks, and create the structure needed for teams to execute successfully in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Your ability to influence, communicate, and navigate complexity will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to organizational goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead Enterprise-Wide Strategic Initiatives: Drive highly complex technology and business projects from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and business outcomes.
• Establish Project Governance: Define project structure, scope, objectives, success metrics, and decision-making frameworks to support effective execution and accountability.
• Develop and Execute Project Plans: Create comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, resource strategies, and implementation roadmaps for enterprise initiatives.
• Manage Project Financials: Oversee project budgets, forecasts, invoice approvals, and financial tracking to ensure responsible stewardship of project investments.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with executives, business leaders, technology teams, vendors, and stakeholders to align priorities, manage dependencies, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Proactively Manage Risks and Issues: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, remove roadblocks, and facilitate timely resolution of issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure Delivery Excellence: Apply established project management methodologies and technology delivery frameworks to drive consistency, quality, and successful implementation.
• Facilitate Release and Go-Live Activities: Coordinate release planning, implementation readiness, deployment activities, and post-launch support to ensure smooth transitions into production.
• Maintain Audit and Compliance Standards: Ensure project documentation, governance artifacts, and delivery processes meet regulatory, audit, and organizational requirements.
• Manage External Partnerships: Review vendor statements of work, support contract oversight, and coordinate the efforts of external partners and resources supporting project delivery.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the evolution of Enterprise PMO practices, project delivery standards, and operational efficiencies across the organization.
• Foster High-Performing Teams: Create a collaborative environment, support onboarding of project team members, and empower teams to achieve project goals successfully.
• Take on Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the team and business.

This isn't just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU's journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• The opportunity to lead highly visible enterprise-wide technology and business initiatives that directly support BECU's strategic priorities.
• Exposure to executive leadership and the ability to influence key business decisions across multiple functions.
• The chance to solve complex organizational challenges while partnering with diverse stakeholders throughout the enterprise.
• Experience leading large-scale programs involving technology delivery, operational transformation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• The ability to shape and improve Enterprise PMO practices, project governance standards, and delivery methodologies.
• A place on a team that values leadership, innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience leading enterprise-wide technology and business initiatives or serving in a project management role required, including demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional projects, project plans, budgets, forecasts, resource plans, risks, issues, executive communications, and organizational dependencies across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, negotiation, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and successfully deliver multiple technical and business initiatives in a fast-paced environment while effectively influencing and communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Project management certifications, e.g. PMP, and relevant education from organizations such as the Project Management Institute or universities, preferred.

JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don't just fill a role but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job - it's a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust operational landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let's achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney

EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.