Senior Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join Earnest as a Senior Technical Program Manager and contribute to our mission of making higher education more accessible and affordable. You will be responsible for creating and managing program plans aligned with company objectives, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving program success. This role requires strong analytical and project management skills, as well as excellent communication and collaboration abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of remote work with occasional in-office collaboration. Earnest values a culture of growth, humility, and ownership, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you are passionate about our mission and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Fintech industry experience

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision benefits plus savings plans
• Mac computers + work-from-home stipend to set up your home office
• Monthly internet and phone reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• 401(k) plan to help you save for retirement plus a company match
• Robust tuition reimbursement program
• $1,000 travel perk on each Earnie-versary to anywhere in the world
• Competitive days of annual PTO
• Competitive parental leave
• 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