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Akam Associates Inc.

Management Executive

Rochester, NY · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

The Management Executive is a seasoned property management professional responsible for the ... Support and facilitate the execution of capital projects, vendor management, and contractor ...

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Management Executive

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

The Management Executive is a seasoned property management professional responsible for the ... Support and facilitate the execution of capital projects, vendor management, and contractor ...

Akam Associates Inc.

Management Executive

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

The Management Executive is a seasoned property management professional responsible for the ... Support and facilitate the execution of capital projects, vendor management, and contractor ...

Life Signs

Asset Management Executive

Roanoke, TX · On-site +1

$50 - $64/hr

Description Life Signs is looking for an Asset Management Executive to join our dedicated team in ... Excellent organizational and project management abilities * Proficient in asset management software ...

Addison Group

Executive Project Manager

Washington, DC · Remote

$35 - $38/hr

The ideal candidate brings a combination of project management, executive support, business operations, presentation development, and strategic execution . Healthcare experience is preferred but not ...

Crown Associates

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PROJECT EXECUTIVE

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Senior operational leader responsible for ensuring project management teams consistently operate ... Verifies budget, schedule, and staffing data from the department before it is reported to executive ...

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How much do project management executive jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for project management executive in the United States is $167,911.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $196,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Project Management Executive vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject Management ExecutiveProject Coordinator
CredentialsPM certifications (PMP, CAPM), relevant experienceEntry-level certifications, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, high-level decision makingTask coordination, project support
Employer & Industry UsageCorporate, large organizations, consulting firmsVarious industries, supporting project teams

The Project Management Executive typically handles strategic planning and oversees multiple projects, requiring advanced certifications and experience. In contrast, the Project Coordinator focuses on supporting project activities, coordinating tasks, and assisting project managers. Both roles are essential in project execution but differ in scope, responsibilities, and seniority.

Is a project management executive higher than a project manager?

A project management executive typically holds a higher leadership position than a project manager, overseeing multiple projects or departments and setting strategic goals. Project managers focus on planning and executing individual projects, often reporting to executives. The hierarchy varies by organization but generally, executives have broader responsibilities and authority.
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Infographic showing various Project Management Executive job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $167,911 per year, or $80.7 per hour.

AVP, Program/Project Management (Executive Level)

San Antonio, TX • On-site

USAA
Finance and Insurance • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

USAA rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 265 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 176 rated banks

Job description

Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.
The Opportunity
As a dedicated AVP, Program/Project Management, you will Lead enterprise-wide change management and strategic program execution, ensuring successful implementation of business initiatives while maintaining operational stability. Provides operational leadership for complex programs, projects, and transformation efforts, partnering with senior stakeholders across the organization to drive alignment, execution, and measurable business outcomes. Leverages strong business acumen and executive-level decision-making to guide cross-functional teams, deliver strategic priorities, and implement sustainable change in accordance with organizational methodologies and industry best practices.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position is based in: San Antonio, TX. Relocation is available with this role.
What you'll do:
  • Accountable for leading the organizational integration of Program/Project processes/methodologies to ensure complex, area-specific, or Enterprise-wide initiatives are in alignment with the strategic vision.
  • Provides thought leadership to develop and enhance enterprise program and project management methods, tools, and templates to deliver better client and employee experience.
  • Develops strong relationships with cross-functional key stakeholders by leading program steering committees with senior management and program sponsors.
  • Maintains awareness of current industry best practices and trends, and risk, legal, and regulatory changes in Financial Services and technical fields (i.e., risk management, modeling, data infrastructure, data management, systems architecture, batch, and real-time processing) to provide effective consultation for business requests and project/program structuring activities.
  • Leads components of on-going operational planning and collaborates with other senior leadership or line of business stakeholders across business units to ensures the business is prepared to support and participate in the execution methodology for technical and business work efforts.
  • Identifies trends and develops action plans to resolve abstract problems outside of set guidelines that impact the process execution.
  • Makes strategic decisions that influence the operational and financial performance, ensuring outcomes effectively manage risk and compliance.
  • Establishes key metrics (i.e., deliverables, financials, duration, benefits) to measure success and influence internal project/program methodologies and approaches.
  • Adheres to EPMO processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools, and templates (as required).
  • Drives the adoption and sustainment of changes within the organization in compliance with USAA's Change Management methodology.
  • Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:
  • Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
  • 10 years of progressive experience in program/project management leadership, process improvement and/or consulting for large strategic efforts.6 years of people leadership experience in building, managing and/or developing high-performing teams.
  • Extensive experience in successfully managing complex strategic program/project through the project lifecycle, from conception through rollout and on-going support in a large or medium-size organization, preferably a financial institution.
  • Experience collaborating with key resources and stakeholders, influencing decisions, and managing work to achieve strategic goals.
  • Executive-level understanding and experience with strategic-level change management.
  • Executive-level experience delivering member or customer facing capabilities in a complex multi-channel, multi-product, integrated system environment.
  • Executive-level experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management.
  • Experience on project and program management and execution experience delivering complex work efforts working with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Comprehensive understanding of risk management policies and procedures with experience identifying risks and key risk indicators and building processes and controls to solve for those risks.
  • Comprehensive understanding of USAA's change methodology or commensurate industry change methodology.

What sets you apart:
  • Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise programs from strategy development through execution and delivery.
  • Experience in risk management, compliance, governance, and operational oversight.
  • Demonstrated success managing and maturing governance and quality assurance programs.
  • Strong strategic planning and program management capabilities with a results-driven mindset.
  • Passion for improving the member and employee experience through process and technology enhancements.
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
  • US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $169,880-$305,780
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Long Term Incentive Plan: Cash payment for Executive level roles only, representing a cash payment which is both time and performance based.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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