Project Analyst at First American in Santa Ana, California

Job Description:

COMPANY SUMMARY

Join our team! First American's Mortgage Solutions division provides lenders with solutions to originate, close and service quality loans. As a global leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, First American (NYSE: FAF) is an ideal place to build your career. We have been entrusted with helping our customers achieve and protect their dream of homeownership since 1889. We believe that our people are the key to the company s continued success, and we invest in diverse talents and backgrounds and empower our teams to achieve more than they could anywhere else. First American has created an award-winning culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the fifth consecutive year and to more than 50 regional Best Places to Work lists. For more information, please visit www.firstam.com/mortgagesolutions/

JOB SUMMARY

Provides a wide range of support to the project management team. Responsible for tracking the specific stages of one or more projects on an ongoing and regular basis. Prepares and maintains project documentation including project schedules, status reports, presentations, resource plans and meeting schedules. Monitors project plans and organizes project activities to ensure timely completion of projects. At the Senior level, project and tasks are more complex.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Oversee small projects or phases of a medium project.

* Coordinates activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project.

* Responsible for defining system scope and project objectives to support business needs, as well as define the role and function of each team member, in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.

* Regularly facilitates status and milestone meetings with cross functional groups.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY USED

* MS Software skills

* Analytical review skills

* Strong project planning skills

* Experience facilitating meetings with cross functional team members.

* Presentation skills

* Experience managing projects with complex inter-dependencies.

* Experience managing project budgets.

TYPICAL EDUCATION

* Generally requires BS Degree in a business field or equivalent work experience.

TYPICAL RANGE OF EXPERIENCE

* Typically have 2- 4 years of directly related experience.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION

* PMP Desirable

First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our Company and our dedication to putting People First, check out firstam.com/careers..