Staff Technical Program Manager (R14286)

Oportun; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Oportun is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager (R14286) to lead large-scale technical programs within the Engineering Ecosystem Org. This remote-US role focuses on planning, automation, and delivering high-impact initiatives in collaboration with engineering and cross-functional teams.

You will drive program management best practices, manage risks, and mentor junior managers while partnering with product, security, and operations to align work with business goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management for large-scale programs.
• Proven track record delivering technical programs on time and within budget.
• Strong technical background with software development processes.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in program management processes and practices.
• Lead and manage multiple complex technical programs from inception through delivery.
• Partner with engineering, product, marketing, legal, compliance, security, risk, and operations to define goals and plans.
• Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Own and improve information-flow pipelines to reduce friction and automate where possible.
• Identify and mitigate program risks and dependencies; resolve issues and roadblocks.
• Communicate program status and decisions to stakeholders at all levels with concise updates.
• Mentor junior program managers and share best practices across the team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Agile methodologies

Job description

Staff Technical Program Manager (R14286)

Remote - US

Who We Are

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 Opportunity

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 Do

• 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.

Who You Are

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 Bring

Skills & 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.

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.

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 Oportun

What'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:

401(k) Company Match;

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

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