Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven financial services company that puts its members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $22.7 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.5 billion in interest and fees, and helped its members set aside an average of more than $1,800 annually.
The Staff Technical Program Manager exists to drive complex technical programs that help the Engineering Ecosystem Org deliver member value with high speed and high quality. In year one, success means establishing clear program plans and roadmaps, improving information flow through thoughtful automation, and delivering high-impact initiatives in close partnership with engineering and cross-functional teams.
At Oportun, we move fast and we hold each other to a high bar. If you care about doing your best work while actually moving the needle for real people, you'll fit right in.
What You'll DoYour day-to-day
- 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.
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.
What You BringSkills & experience
- 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.
Nice to Have
- 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.
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.
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.
Why OportunWhat's in it for you
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:
US Benefits:
401(k) Company Match;
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance;
Life & Disability Insurance;
Flexible PTO.
Eligibility and plan details vary by location and employment status. To learn more about Oportun and our benefits, visit oportun.com/careers #LI-REMOTE #LI-RR1
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other category protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
California applicants can find a copy of Oportun's CCPA Notice here: https://oportun.com/privacy/california-privacy-notice/.
We will never request personal identifiable information (bank, credit card, etc.) before you are hired. We do not charge you for pre-employment fees such as background checks, training, or equipment. If you think you have been a victim of fraud by someone posing as us, please report your experience to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Oportun Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, United States
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