Transform how banks serve their customers
Prelim is revolutionizing how financial institutions onboard and serve their customers. Our platform powers critical banking operations for institutions across the U.S., from community banks to multi-billion dollar credit unions. We're a fast-growing, remote-first startup on a mission to make banking more accessible for everyone.
Why We're Looking for You
We're looking for a Project Manager, Implementations to join our Implementation team and lead banks through their digital transformation journey. You'll manage multiple high-stakes deployments simultaneously, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure our banking clients successfully launch on time.
This is a hands-on role where organization meets execution. You'll be the conductor orchestrating complex implementations while building trusted relationships with banking executives and operations teams.
What You'll Do
Manage multiple concurrent bank implementations with overlapping timelines, tracking dependencies and risks while driving projects to on-time completion
Lead client calls and build trusted relationships with stakeholders from C-suite executives to operations staff, handling difficult conversations and managing expectations
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Implementation Associates, engineers, and Customer Success to ensure smooth project execution and post-launch transitions
Translate complex technical requirements between clients and internal teams while protecting your implementation team from scope creep
Jump in to help with hands-on configuration and debugging when needed, keeping projects moving forward during resource constraints
Document solutions and identify process improvements to enhance future deployments and team efficiency
Escalate strategically to sales and leadership when additional support is needed to unblock critical issues
What We're Looking For
Exceptional organizational skills, you live by your task lists and calendars
Strong communication abilities with both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Grace under pressure, you stay calm when clients are stressed and deadlines are tight
Natural problem solver who finds creative solutions within constraints
Self-starter who takes ownership without waiting for direction
Legally authorized to work in the United States and located within the continental United States
Nice to Haves
Experience in financial services, banking, or fintech
Background in software implementations or professional services
Technical aptitude, ability to understand platform capabilities and limitations
Previous experience managing aggressive timelines with fixed deadlines
Familiarity with no-code platforms or integration projects
About Prelim
Prelim is a San Francisco-based startup that operates with fully remote positions across the US, helping banks onboard their customers. Our platform is designed to streamline the account opening process for both consumers and businesses, accelerating speed-to-market and enhancing the customer experience for financial institutions. If you’re excited to help shape the future of the banking industry, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Prelim. We are seeking individuals who are driven, ambitious, and eager to make a real impact in a traditional industry ready for technological innovation.
We offer equity, bonuses, a sponsored 401K, parental leave, and fully paid health, vision, and dental insurance. Additional benefits include unlimited PTO, a remote work stipend, a health and wellness stipend, and biannual company meetups.
Prelim values diversity and inclusion; people of all backgrounds are welcome to join our mission to transform banking.
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