Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?
Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.
While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.
PAY RANGE
The Target Pay Range for this position is $128,900.00-$157,500.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $99,900.00 - $186,400.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.BENEFITS – because people helping people starts with supporting you
401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
PTO Program + Exchange Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match
To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.
IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE
As a Senior Enterprise Project Manager at BECU, you’ll lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that help move strategic priorities from vision to execution. You’ll bring structure to high-impact programs, align stakeholders across the organization, and guide teams through planning, delivery, and successful implementation.
By managing risks, navigating dependencies, and fostering collaboration across business and technology teams, you’ll ensure initiatives stay on track and deliver measurable value. Your leadership will strengthen how BECU executes enterprise work—helping teams move forward with clarity, accountability, and confidence.
Your ability to turn complex initiatives into successful outcomes will directly contribute to BECU’s continued growth, innovation, and service to our members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Complex Enterprise Initiatives: Manage one or more complex projects from initiation through completion, guiding teams through planning, execution, delivery, and closure.
Drive Alignment Across Teams: Facilitate collaborative requirements gathering with business and technology stakeholders to define clear project outcomes, scope, and objectives.
Establish Strong Project Governance: Determine and implement appropriate governance structures and lead steering committee meetings to ensure transparency and accountability.
Develop Comprehensive Project Plans: Create and maintain detailed work plans, timelines, and resource plans for complex initiatives and specialized technology projects.
Manage Project Financials: Oversee project budgets and forecasts, reconcile actual expenses against forecasts, and review or approve project-related invoices.
Coordinate Cross-Team Dependencies: Identify and manage dependencies across teams, ensuring alignment and timely communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Proactively Manage Risks: Track and manage risks, issues, and decisions (RaID) while identifying and removing obstacles that could impact delivery.
Lead Project Communication: Establish and execute communication strategies that keep stakeholders informed and engaged at every stage of the project.
Support Successful Releases: Facilitate release planning, go-live activities, and post-implementation support for projects and product delivery teams.
Mentor and Develop Others: Provide coaching and mentorship to associate project managers and project team members to strengthen delivery capability.
Improve Project Delivery Practices: Lead or contribute to initiatives that improve project management processes and delivery practices within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).
Take on Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the team and organization.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
The opportunity to lead high-impact enterprise initiatives that shape BECU’s strategic priorities.
Visibility and collaboration with leaders and teams across the organization, including business and technology partners.
A role where your expertise in project leadership, stakeholder alignment, and delivery excellence directly influences organizational success.
Opportunities to mentor and develop other project managers, strengthening the overall delivery capability of the organization.
A place on a team that values continuous improvement, strong execution, and collaborative problem-solving.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work or educational experience required.
Minimum 7 years of experience leading complex enterprise or technology initiatives, with proven ability to manage project governance, resource planning, timelines, and financials while delivering projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies and leveraging industry-standard project management tools.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, applying strong conceptual, analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills to drive successful delivery outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
Advanced degree preferred.
Professional project management certification such as PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar Agile certification preferred.
JOIN THE JOURNEY
Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust operational landscape of BECU.
Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney
BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
BECU Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BECU and has not been reviewed or approved by BECU.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) employer match alongside a defined‑benefit pension that typically vests after several years, providing an additional income source in retirement. This dual approach to retirement savings is highlighted as uncommon and valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes full medical, dental, and vision, HSA/FSA options, mental health support via Spring Health, and fertility benefits through Progyny. Life and disability insurance are included, with orthodontic coverage available for adults and children.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include 12 weeks of paid parental leave, with additional supports like adoption assistance and childcare benefits. These provisions complement flexible schedules and hybrid/remote options for family needs.
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What We Do
As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, we are guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” Putting people over profit guides our everyday business decisions. Unlike many financial institutions, we aren’t privately owned. As a cooperative, we are owned by our members. This drives us to do right by the member, and right by each other as coworkers. We display this in our working culture, in our day-to-day choices to ensure both members’ and employees’ needs are met. Imagine what this type of commitment could do for your work satisfaction.
Why Work With Us
We are a team-first culture that ensures every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow. We are diving headfirst into a technology transformation.
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