Project Manager

Project Manager Opportunity at Stanford Federal Credit Union! 

We’re on a mission to improve financial lives! If you’re a high-energy, compassionate, and collaborative individual yearning to make a difference, we are looking for individuals like you to join our team! Members really do come first at Stanford FCU because we are not-for-profit and owned by our members. Many of our members work for Stanford University or some of the most innovative companies in Silicon Valley—and we provide them with the most generous financial benefits in our industry. 

Stanford FCU is a $4 billion company with a global reach—88,000 members in 90 countries and growing! Contact us to see what it’s like to work for one of the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces. As our CEO says, “we work hard, and we play hard”, and we need your help to improve even more financial lives!

As a Project Manager at Stanford FCU, you will be an essential part of our dynamic team, steering the successful completion of critical projects that support our strategic goals. You will be responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects while managing the scope, schedule, resources, and risk to deliver solutions that enhance our member service offerings. Your role will demand effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, diligent stakeholder management, and a deep understanding of project management principles. Proficiency in financial industry regulations and experience in a credit union or banking environment will be key to your success in driving innovation and improvements that uphold our commitment to member satisfaction and operational excellence.

*This position is hybrid onsite 2x per week*

Who YOU are:  

• Expertise in applying project management principles, methodologies, and tools to manage all project lifecycle phases.
• Capable of analyzing complex problems, identifying potential solutions, and making decisions based on data. 
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, influence without authority, and drive projects to completion. 
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring that projects stay on track. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt to project scope, schedule, and resource changes. 
• Proficient in negotiating terms and resolving conflicts, ensuring the project’s best interests are always front and center. 
• Understanding budgeting and financial planning related to project management, with the ability to effectively forecast and control project costs.

What YOU’LL do:

• Responsible for preparing and executing project plans on approved projects. 
• Oversees all aspects of projects, including due diligence, initiation, planning, execution, and closing stages. 
• Manages and implements project changes/interventions to achieve completion.
• Conduct project post-implementation reviews.  Coordinate and communicate effectively with various teams to meet project objectives.
• Resolve project issues, mitigate risks, and manage scope changes effectively.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and report project progress to stakeholders.
• Train and mentor internal staff members on project management methodologies and best practices.

Some of our benefits for YOU:   

• 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D and short-term disability insurance for the employee; 50% paid for dependents.
• Quarterly incentives up to 10% of your salary (based on position)
• Employer 401(k) matching up to 5% plus additional annual discretionary contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $5,200/year
• Up to $500 per year in health/fitness benefits 
• Employee recognition program with cash incentives 
• Commute benefits up to $900 per year. 
• Paid Sick Time accrues at two weeks per year.
• Paid Vacation Time accrues at three weeks per year.
• Paid Federal banking holidays (approximately 10 per year)
• Ongoing training and education, seminars, and conferences
• Loan rate discounts on some products (vehicle, mortgage and HELOC loans)
• Waived fees and deposit bonuses on Stanford FCU accounts
• Flex health/transit plan availability 
• Employee Assistance Program with free benefits like counseling, help finding legal assistance and day care resources.

Stanford Federal Credit Union provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Credit Union reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

If you are ready for this awesome opportunity (or know somebody who is) please contact us today! 

Please Note: SFCU does not provide work visa sponsorship or accept visa transfers for any positions. Applicants that require work visa sponsorship or transfer will not be considered for employment. SFCU does not provide any relocation benefits for any positions.   

Stanford Federal Credit Union is committed to equal employment opportunities, and a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for qualified individuals of all backgrounds.