Job Details

Overview

OCCU, a member-owned credit union based in Eugene, Oregon, is guided by its vision to Enrich Lives. This vision shapes every action, aligning the team with a greater sense of purpose. With each interaction, OCCU strives to positively impact individuals and communities. The values of tenacity, humility, and big-heartedness are central to OCCU's commitment to putting members first.

This position is remote, with a salary range of $125,000 to $162,000 per year. While the role is remote, finalists will need to attend an on-site interview in Oregon, with travel expenses reimbursed by OCCU. Additionally, occasional on-site visits may be required, and these costs will also be covered by the employer.

OCCU seeks a Director of Project Management to lead strategic projects, align teams, maintain quality, ensure deadlines and control budgets. This Director uses advanced methods to manage large-scale and complex projects across departments and partners. The Director of Project Management prioritizes effective change leadership by proactively evaluating the organizational impacts and implementing structured change management methodologies to support adoption, minimize disruption, and achieve sustainable transformation. This role also fosters collaboration across all levels of the organization, empowering teams to navigate complexity and deliver high-value outcomes.

In this role you will lead organizational change by adapting to evolving market demands and transforming culture, systems, or services for improved outcomes. You will also make informed strategic decisions by analyzing industry data, assessing gaps, and building relationships to support long-term goals. This role assesses business operations to pinpoint profitability drivers, selects optimal strategies, converts strategic goals into actionable steps and aligns team efforts with strategic priorities while ensuring accountability.

OCCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by submitting their resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects across departments and partners, ensuring quality, adherence to deadlines, and budget control.
• Drive organizational change by applying structured change management methodologies to support adoption and minimize disruption.
• Foster cross-level collaboration to navigate complexity and deliver high-value outcomes.
• Assess operations to identify profitability drivers, translate strategic goals into actionable steps, and align efforts with priorities and accountability.
• Provide data-driven decision support by analyzing industry trends, gaps, and building relationships to support long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects with measurable results.
• Proficiency with PPM tools, MS Project, ServiceNow; advanced planning methods (WBS, critical path, resource optimization, earned value management).
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, Predictive, and Hybrid delivery models.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management, contract oversight, and integration of change management into project lifecycles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across all levels.
• PMP certification is required; CCMP, CSM, and PMI-ACP are preferred.
• Experience with software used by financial institutions; strong understanding of business processes; proficiency in managing technology project lifecycles; familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma; PMO governance and process improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off plus 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education and training.
• Company-paid long-term disability.