Project Manager

First American

. Independently oversee multiple medium to large-scale complex projects .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $113,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management methodologies, risk management, and budget oversight while effectively coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementMortgage Servicing KnowledgeCSM Certification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningResource AllocationStatus ReportingProject CoordinationRisk MonitoringCost EstimationProject Management MethodologiesBusiness Process KnowledgeMeeting FacilitationScheduling

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsCommunication Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CSM CertificationITIL Certification

Industry Keywords

Mortgage ServicingProject Management Best PracticesCross-Functional CoordinationStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently oversee multiple medium to large-scale complex projects
Coordinate project deliverables, plans, and status reports
Identify resources and coordinate schedules for timely project completion
Create project plans covering goals, strategy, staffing, schedules, risks, contingency plans, budgets, and resource allocation
Facilitate status and milestone meetings with cross-functional groups
Conduct risk monitoring and controls throughout projects
Work with end users, business technologies, and stakeholders to prioritize business goals and information needs
Monitor project budgets, cost estimates, and forecasts
Prepare project status reports and keep teams, management, and clients informed
Coordinate and report on projects for mortgage servicing transfers and technology-related initiatives
Perform duties outside normal work hours based on business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-7 years of directly related experience
Mortgage servicing knowledge preferred
CSM (Certified Scrum Master) preferred
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification preferred
Knowledge of project management best practices and current technologies
Experience with project management methodologies and techniques
Experience with applicable business processes in a business and/or technology environment
Experience with planning, coordinating, and administering projects
Experience with risk management
Experience with managing multiple projects or large projects
Experience with managing project plans and budgets
Experience with facilitating meetings
Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of communication, statusing, and project management tools
Successful completion of a background check and credit check as a condition of employment, where permitted by applicable law

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Inclusive, people-first workplace culture
Equal opportunity employment