Oportun - Staff Technical Program Manager (R14286)
Requirements
• The right fit looks like this • You're a strategic, hands-on program leader who can turn complex technical work into clear plans, decisions, and outcomes. You bring structure to ambiguity, build trust across functions, and keep teams aligned through execution. • You're comfortable navigating complexity and don't wait for perfect information to move forward. You communicate clearly, give direct feedback, and expect the same in return. • You'll have 8+ years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on large-scale, complex programs. • You've demonstrated a strong track record of delivering technical programs on time and within budget. • You bring a strong technical background and deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies. • You have a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. • Experience with Agile and/or Scrum methodologies. • Experience or knowledge in financial services. • You've used AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) to improve your own productivity. • Experience mentoring or supporting other program managers and leading cross-functional initiatives. • Our AI Mindset • We build with AI. We lead with judgment. • AI isn't a feature here. It's how we work. • We're excited about what AI makes possible, and we're looking for people who share that curiosity. You don't need to be an expert. You need to be open to experimenting, willing to learn, and able to apply new tools in ways that actually move the needle. • You need to be open to experimenting • In this role, you'll be encouraged to explore AI tools, find practical use cases for your function, and bring ideas for working smarter. We believe the best outcomes come when human judgment and AI capability work together. • We believe the best outcomes come when human judgment and AI capability work together.
Responsibilities
• You'll drive continuous improvement in program management processes and practices, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and predictable execution. • You'll lead and manage multiple complex technical programs from inception through delivery, ensuring clear scope, milestones, dependencies, and outcomes. • You'll partner with engineering, product management, marketing, legal, compliance, security, risk, and operations to define program goals, deliverables, and execution plans. • You'll develop detailed program plans, schedules, and roadmaps that align technical work with business objectives and priorities. • You'll own and improve information-flow pipelines that reduce friction, surface the right level of detail to stakeholders, and reduce manual toil through automation. • You'll identify and mitigate program risks and dependencies, driving timely resolution of issues and roadblocks. • You'll communicate program status, progress, decisions, and challenges to stakeholders at all levels through clear, concise updates and reporting • You'll build strong relationships across teams and mentor junior program managers by sharing knowledge, tools, and effective program-management practices.
Benefits
• Oportun offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your physical, financial, and professional well-being. Benefits vary by country of employment. • Some of the benefits available to eligible employees include: • 401(k) Company Match; • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; • Life & Disability Insurance; • Eligibility and plan details vary by location and employment status. To learn more about Oportun and our benefits, visit oportun.com/careers • oportun.com/careers • The US salary range for this full-time position is $148,100 - $237,000. • Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects a national minimum and maximum range for new hire salaries for this position. • Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range that meets your criteria during the hiring process.
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