Staff TPM: AI-Driven Cross-Functional Programs

Oportun; United States; On-site; USD 148,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) including company match

Flexible PTO and Parental Leave

Company-paid Life & Disability Ins

Job summary

Oportun is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to drive complex technical programs within the Engineering Ecosystem Org. In year one, you will establish clear program plans, roadmaps, and information flow, partnering with engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives.

You bring 8+ years in technical program management, a strong technical background, and a track record of delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in program management processes and practices, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and predictable execution.
• Lead and manage multiple complex technical programs from inception through delivery, ensuring clear scope, milestones, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Partner with engineering, product management, marketing, legal, compliance, security, risk, and operations to define program goals, deliverables, and execution plans.
• Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and roadmaps that align technical work with business objectives and priorities.
• Own and improve information-flow pipelines that reduce friction, surface the right level of detail to stakeholders, and reduce manual toil through automation.
• Identify and mitigate program risks and dependencies, driving timely resolution of issues and roadblocks.
• Communicate program status, progress, decisions, and challenges to stakeholders at all levels through clear, concise updates and reporting.
• Build strong relationships across teams and mentor junior program managers by sharing knowledge, tools, and effective program-management practices.

Skills

Technical program management

Large-scale programs

Software development processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering

Job description

Oportun is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager to drive complex technical programs within the Engineering Ecosystem Org. In year one, you will establish clear program plans, roadmaps, and information flow, partnering with engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives.

You bring 8+ years in technical program management, a strong technical background, and a track record of delivering on time and within budget.