SVP of Projects, Corporate Real Estate and Product

Redwood Credit Union is seeking a purpose-driven candidate with a passion for innovation and impact to join our Senior Leadership Team as the Senior Vice President of Projects, Corporate Real Estate and Product. This pivotal role is ideal for the visionary leader who is committed to driving product innovation, project management excellence, and overseeing corporate real estate initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to ensuring that every project and product enhances the experience of our team, strengthens our business, and supports the well-being of our Members.

Executive Leadership:

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing direction and leadership for the organization. Plan, develop, implement, and monitor budgets, plans, policies, procedures, and strategies for product and service innovation, project management, corporate real estate, and facilities.

Project Management:

• Oversee the implementation of project management excellence across the organization. Coach and provide constructive insight and guidance to the project management team. Support the execution of best practices within the Project Management Department to achieve business goals and ensure the smooth running of projects.

Corporate Real Estate & Facilities:

• Ensure the effective administration of the corporate real estate portfolio. Lead the corporate real estate and facilities teams, overseeing strategies and processes related to real estate leases, facilities renovations, premises management, and team member movement.

Product & Service Innovation:

• Continually monitor and assess the competitiveness of all products and services against relevant comparable companies, industries, and markets. Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization to execute and provide effective leadership over key areas of responsibility.

At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.

As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all. 

•   27th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay

•   Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6/30/24 financial data by Bauer Financial

• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025"

•   Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"

•   Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times

•   Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 years in a row

•   World-class Employee Engagement scores

•   Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate

•   Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.            

Innovative Leadership: 

• Ability to lead, motivate, and direct team members. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people including Members, team members, officials/directors, community leaders and groups, vendors, and other individuals and groups.

• Develop and implement plans and policies to attain goals and objectives, measure progress, and implement adjustments as appropriate. Continually assess the competitiveness of programs, processes, and practices against relevant comparable companies, industries, and markets to ensure the use of best practices.

• Encourage collaboration between cross-functional teams to deliver effective and efficient solutions to the business lines. Ability to work effectively and influence stakeholders across all levels in the organization.

Problem-Solving: 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to proactively identify issues and inter-dependencies, and to devise effective solutions.

Excellent project management skills including:

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (master’s preferred) in business administration, or closely related field, with a minimum of twelve years’ experience in product development and project management, and a minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience.

Compensation: Base starting range: $222,000 to $255,000 annually commensurate with experience.

• Employee Performance Incentive Plan (EPIP)

• Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) based on eligibility criteria

• Salary Advancement– Merit increase based on performance

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings

• Salary Advancement– Merit increase based on performance

• 401(k) program with employer match

• Time Off - 20 days of time off (increases over time) + 11 paid company holidays and your birthday off!

 RCU Discounts and Perks:

• Longevity program (sabbatical) based on every five years of service

•  RCU employees are eligible for a .75% discount off RCU standard collateral auto loans

•  RCU employees are eligible for a 1% discount on all recreational or boat loan products

• 2% discount off Visas and LOC Loans through RCU

• 0% interest loan to support employees with various immigration related expenses such as visa application fees and relocation costs. Loan amount up to $1,000.

• 0% interest loan to support employees with expenses associated with the naturalization process. Loan amount up to $15,000.

• 0% interest on garment, fitness, or home office equipment loan of up to $500

• 100% financing for employee purchased homes!

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist, and turn.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to use a computer keyboard and calculator.

• Work environment is indoors; majority of the time is spent sitting at a desk.

Internal Team Members: If you are a current Team Member, please apply through the internal careers page located in RCUNET

                                         We are an Equal Opportunity Employer