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Earnest
Actively Hiring
Our mission is to make higher education accessible and affordable for everyone
  • Top 10% of responders
    Earnest is in the top 10% of companies in terms of response time to applications
  • Responds within two weeks
    Based on past data, Earnest usually responds to incoming applications within two weeks
  • B2C
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Senior Technical Program Manager

Posted: 1 month ago
Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

Remote Work Policy

Remote only

Hires remotely in
RelocationAllowed
Hiring contact

Earnest Talent Team

About the job

The Senior Technical Program Manager position will report to the Director of PMO.

As the Senior Technical Program Manager, you will:

  • You'll be an individual contributor who will create Program Plans that are aligned to company OKRs and based on data from product roadmaps, Jira, and any other sources that include dates/milestones.
  • Track program status, resolve impediments, manage risks and issues, and assist with backlog creation.
  • Collaborate with the Program Sponsor to ensure sound decision-making and goal-setting.
  • Conduct post-program reviews to identify areas for improvement and facilitate productive meetings.
  • Typically work on programs with team sizes of 10 to 30, multiple business stakeholders, and significant new technologies or delivery approaches.

Your Impact:

  • Work closely with Earnest Leadership to build a comprehensive, top-down, high-level plan aligned with the lending pillar's goals and objectives.
  • Partner with the Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and Design Leads to help drive Programs as well as to help resolve impediments, provide coaching where needed, and manage risks and issues.
  • Create a culture of “inspect and adapt” within the TPMO team by identifying areas of improvement.

About You:

  • 5+ years of professional experience and 5 years managing mid to large-size projects.
  • Strong analytical and change management skills, as well as mastery of project management methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build constructive relationships with team members and stakeholders, negotiate and gain commitment, and practice empathy.

Even Better:

  • Fintech industry experience

Where:

  • This role will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • While you’ll enjoy the flexibility of remote work, we also love to see our Earnies face-to-face! We ask you to join us at our Oakland office for 3 consecutive days a month for team collaboration and some fun. It's a chance to connect, share ideas, and maybe even grab some coffee together!

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About the company

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Earnest

Actively Hiring
Our mission is to make higher education accessible and affordable for everyone201-500 Employees
  • Top 10% of responders
    Earnest is in the top 10% of companies in terms of response time to applications
  • Responds within two weeks
    Based on past data, Earnest usually responds to incoming applications within two weeks
  • B2C
  • Scale Stage
    Rapidly increasing operations
  • Top Investors
    This company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
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Funding

AMOUNT RAISED
$127M
FUNDED OVER
5 rounds
Rounds
ACQ
$155,000,000
Acquired - Oct 2017+4

Perks

Healthcare benefits
Earnest offers competitive health plans for you and your family, mental health resources, and fun activities and programs to keep you feeling like your best self daily.
Retirement benefits
We offer a Fidelity 401(k) and Roth plan with a 5% employer match.
Parental leave
Earnest recognizes the importance of work-life balance and offers a generous paid leave policy of 12 weeks for expecting fathers and mothers
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We offer Earnies the ability to purchase stock at a 15% discount and join in on our company's success!
Generous vacation
Team members are encouraged to take the time they need to recharge and have fun. Earnest offers 20-25 days of PTO to start.
Commuter benefits
We offer all team members a pre-taxed benefit and company provided amount for commuter expenses that allows for some serious saving!
Tuition Reimbursement
We offer tuition reimbursement to support you with your personal and professional development, as well as provide the opportunity to advance your career.
Remote Work
We allow our Earnie's to work anywhere in the U.S. and provide everything needed to be successful in a home environment, including a MacBook Pro and an annual stipend to purchase office supplies and equipment.
Airfare on your anniversary
For each anniversary with Earnest, we fund a flight of up to $1,000 – anywhere in the world!

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