Project Manager Principal (Dallas, TX - Hybrid)

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Company: Sagent

Location: Dallas, TX 75217

Description:

Why you'll LOVE Sagent:

You could work anywhere. We know you are talented and looking for something inspiring and impactful. A place where you will make a difference and have a great time doing it!

By choosing Sagent, you can be part of our mission to make loans and homeownership simpler and safer for all consumers.

Sagent powers servicers and consumers. You power Sagent!

About this opportunity:
We are a leading mortgage servicing, SaaS-based financial technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence.
We are seeking an accomplished Principal Project Manager to join our dynamic Project Management department.
This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage extensive experience in project management methodologies within a financial technology context.
Your day-to-day at Sagent:
Strategic Project Planning and Execution:
  • Develop and execute strategic project plans from initiation through completion.
  • Ensure projects are managed in alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
Resource Optimization:
  • Secure required resources and utilize formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes.
  • Optimize resource allocation for efficient project execution.
Guidance and Leadership:
  • Provide guidance to team members as a project manager or lead, leveraging technical expertise.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing project team.
Certification and Continuous Learning:
  • Pursue or maintain certification in project management methodologies.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Risk Management:
  • Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks.
  • Implement effective risk management strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
Stakeholder Communication:
  • Effectively communicate project progress, challenges, and successes to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align project objectives with organizational goals.

We would love to hear from you if you have:
  • Completion of a four-year college degree +10 years of experience in an applicable field, or completion of an advanced degree (masters or higher) in an applicable and relevant field +5 years of related experience, or experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Proven track record of successful project management within the financial technology sector.
  • Exceptional leadership and guidance capabilities.
  • Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and industry standards.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex project information to diverse stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to on-time project delivery and compliance.
  • PMP and/or Scrum Master Certifications preferred.
  • Business domain knowledge of Mortgage Originations or Mortgage Servicing a major plus.
  • Must have Scrum and Kanban knowledge, Waterfall and SAFe experience a plus.
  • Use of Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, Monday, Smartsheet, MS project or other Project Management platforms.
  • Be well versed in navigating through the team boards, reviewing tasks, assignments, States, Stories and task structures including Acceptance Criteria, order of priority, build dashboards, track critical metrics for managing team's performance.
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge and experience of project and release delivery management principles and techniques. Solid understanding and experience in requirements/scope management and milestone management.
  • Experience with using metrics to track Team and Release progress.
  • Ability to create and manage project / Sprint and Increment schedules.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage on-time, within budget delivery of complex projects involving multiple releases.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage several on-going releases at various stages.
  • Exceptional ability to present concise and accurate information to team members, staff, peers, leadership, vendors, customers, etc.
  • Ability to act as liaison between users/clients and the project team.

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Perks!

As a Sagent Associate, you will be eligible to participate in our benefit programs beginning on Day #1! We offer a comprehensive package including Remote/Hybrid workplace options, Health Benefits, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, Family Planning Services, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Family Leave, 401(k) Matching, Pet Insurance, LinkedIn Learning, Virtual Social Experiences, Career Pathing, Focus Time Fridays and much, much more!

Why Sagent?

Sagent is transforming the mortgage servicing industry by bringing the modern experience customers now expect from loan originations to loan servicing. Our platform lets customers manage their home-owing lives from anywhere while giving servicers lower costs, scale compliance and higher servicing values through full market cycles.

Sagent is a joint venture that combines Fiserv Inc.'s decades of market-leading fintech expertise with Warburg Pincus' skill in growing technology companies. We hire innovators and doers to disrupt the last and most complex frontier of lending and housing. We're growing fast and need you to help shape our future.

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

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