Project Manager

Axos Bank

Target Range:

$90,000.00 /Yr. - $113,000.00 /Yr.

Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10%

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

This role will be located onsite at our HQ in San Diego, CA, or Irvine, CA office. Remote work is not available for this position.
Are you a motivated and detail-oriented Enterprise PMO Project Manager looking to lead impactful projects from start to finish? We are seeking a mid-level Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver projects that drive business success. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, mitigate risks, and ensure successful outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in problem-solving, and are passionate about process efficiency, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Lead and manage medium to large-scale projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and key milestones
• Monitor project progress, adjusting plans as needed to meet deadlines and business objectives
• Ensure that all project phases—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure—are effectively managed

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Act as the main point of contact between project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide regular status updates, reports, and insights to leadership
• Communicate project goals, expectations, and changes effectively to all team members
• Foster collaboration across departments to ensure alignment and successful execution

3. Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, track, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues
• Develop contingency plans to minimize potential roadblocks
• Escalate critical issues to senior leadership and recommend solutions

4. Budget & Resource Management

• Track and manage project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial plans
• Optimize resource allocation, balancing team workloads efficiently
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure the right resources are assigned to projects

5. Process Improvement & Best Practices

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project execution
• Contribute to standardizing project management best practices within the PMO
• Support the adoption of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies based on project needs

6. Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and project milestones
• Analyze project data and trends to drive process improvements
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned

7. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Guide and support project teams, fostering a productive work environment
• Encourage collaboration, accountability, and a solution-oriented mindset
• Lead team meetings and status updates to ensure alignment and progress

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field
• 4-7 years of experience in project management, leading cross-functional projects
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (JIRA, Asana, MS Project, etc.)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in risk management, budgeting, and resource planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration platforms
• PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification preferred
• Experience in process improvement, change management, or organizational transformation projects is preferred
• Previous experience leading high-profile strategic initiatives is preferred

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Learn more about working at Axos

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.