Sr. Project Manager II - Transformational Programs

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better.

Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Project Manager to join our Portfolio and Program Management team in Newport Beach, CA.

This role is hybrid.

As a Senior Project Manager you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by leading cross‑functional initiatives in a hybrid, iterative delivery environment. This role requires a delivery leader who brings structure, drives clarity, and ensures steady progress—even when priorities shift. The ideal candidate balances planning with adaptability and operates with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.

• Lead medium to large‑scale initiatives across business and technology teams using a combination of Agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery methods
• Establish and maintain pragmatic delivery plans, adjusting based on team feedback, stakeholder input, and shifting priorities
• Facilitate clear communication across teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely decision‑making and progress transparency
• Identify risks early, manage trade‑offs, and escalate when appropriate to maintain delivery momentum
• Partner with product managers, business owners, and delivery leads to ensure scope, timing, and outcomes are aligned
• Monitor work in progress and ensure dependencies, impediments, and delivery constraints are actively managed
• Provide delivery leadership that keeps teams focused, stakeholders engaged, and objectives on track

• 8+ years of project management experience in hybrid Agile environments (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or mixed models)
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead through ambiguity
• Experience managing delivery in environments with both iterative and milestone‑driven work
• Ability to track and manage progress across multiple teams and technologies without heavy overhead
• Familiarity with project and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure Dev Ops, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and coordinate across stakeholder groups
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., insurance, financial services, healthcare) preferred

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
• SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe® Agilist (SA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP)®
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt (a plus)

• Work progresses iteratively, with direction and purpose
• Risks are surfaced and addressed early—not after the fact
• Stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and aligned
• Delivery plans remain current and useful—not theoretical
• Teams are supported and business outcomes are delivered with consistency

$ – $ (based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location). Most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

• Health and wellbeing benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account usable for yourself or eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options:
  Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave and an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.