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Program Manager
Why this is a great job
Chime is about to hit escape velocity (if it hasn’t already). A great job for an ex-consultant at one of the biggest and fastest-growing fintech unicorns? That’s right in our sweet spot.
The nitty gritty
Chime is the largest and fastest-growing challenger banking company in the U.S., with over 4M accounts and no physical branches. We’re a technology company relentlessly focused on helping our members achieve financial peace of mind. That’s why we offer an award-winning bank account that doesn’t charge hidden fees, gives members early access to their paychecks, and helps them grow their savings automatically. And we’re just getting started. We are proud of our mission, devoted to our members, and passionate about applying technology to the challenge of making financial health a reality for everyone.
We have one of the most experienced management teams in Fintech and have raised over $300M in funding from DST, General Atlantic, Coatue, Dragoneer, Menlo, and others. If you’re looking to join a small but fast-growing company with a beloved, daily-use product and an authentic mission that puts people first, we want to meet you.
About the Role
Program Management is a new function at Chime that ensures the execution of our business strategy. We are looking for a self-starter and exceptional problem solver with a demonstrated track record of leading large, cross-functional projects. You’ll participate in strategic planning and drive the delivery of our most important priorities across internal and external stakeholders. As a founding member of this function, you’ll help develop processes and best practices, ultimately setting the bar for how we operate as a company.
Responsibilities
Efficiently drive the largest, strategic company initiatives across internal and external partners. Ensure the multiple work streams required for successful delivery are planned, executed, and communicated well
Create project plans by identifying workstreams, establishing owners, getting alignment on timelines, and more.
Surface and communicate risks while actively working to mitigate them
Contribute to cross-functional OKR setting and prioritization
Develop future-oriented processes and best practices to support organizational scale and rapid growth
Maintain operational and communication cadence to hold partners accountable and ensure successful delivery of programs
Be a thought partner in building a high-performance culture
Requirements
3+ years in program/project management
5+ years of relevant experience
Technical/finance background and/or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
High-growth startup experience a strong plus
Exceptional project management and organization
High EQ
Structured and direct verbal and written communication skills
First principles problem solver - distills complex problems to their root cause and main drivers
Resilient and able to work autonomously in the face of ambiguity
Ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining attention to detail
What we offer
Competitive salary based on experience, with medical and dental benefits.
Free snacks and drinks, plus weekly catered lunches.
Flexible vacation policy.
Monthly happy hours and company events.
Dog-friendly office.
A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help create a completely new kind of bank.
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