Oportun
SeniorProjectManager
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“Senior Project Manager at Oportun. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Project Management. Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, cross-functional projects from initiation through execution and closure. Assist (Directors of Operations, Operations, Product, and Engineering teams) with the definition, design, and development of projects.”
What You'll Achieve.
drive strategic business outcomes; ensure alignment, execution, and successful delivery of enterprise priorities—on time, within budget, and in accordance with strategic objectives.; Establish project governance, timelines, milestones, and success metrics (KPIs/OKRs); ensure solutions meet business requirements and operational needs for system upgrades and releases.; measurable impact
Industry & Context.
analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities; analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in testing business processes and system workflows.
Must be willing to travel (1-2 times per year)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of project or program management experience (in a complex, fast-paced environment), Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level initiatives with measurable impact, stakeholder management and executive communication skills, Ability to lead meetings in English with large audiences, including VP-level stakeholders, Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches), Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, 2+ years of experience supporting business systems validation UATs, or related QAusiness operations activities in a cross-functional environment., understanding of how technology supports business operations, including business applications, reporting systems, databases, and operational platforms., Ability to translate business and customer needs into effective solutions by prioritizing requirements and applying industry best practices across financial services and technology., analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in testing business processes and system workflows., This position requires minimal supervision and is expected to operate independently, exercising a high level of decision-making
Nice to Have
Project Management Professional Certification (PMI)
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale
cross-functional projects from initiation through execution and closure
Assist (Directors of Operations
and Engineering teams) with the definition
and development of projects.
Establish project governance
and success metrics (KPIs/OKRs)
and drive mitigation and resolution strategies
Ensure clear and consistent communication with stakeholders
including executive leadership
and ensure alignment across multiple teams
Drive change management efforts to support adoption of new processes
Monitor project performance and provide regular status reporting and insights
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
Support e2e process of preparation
elaboration and follow-up of the business UATs
Execute and coordinate UAT test cases
track issue resolution
and provide status updates to stakeholders.
Partner with technical and business users to gather feedback
validate system changes
and ensure successful deployment readiness.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners closely with Product, Delivery, Operations, and Technology teams; in some cases, external vendors; ensure alignment, execution, and successful delivery of enterprise priorities; influence across all levels of the organization; support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities across all Operations unites; Assist (Directors of Operations, Operations, Product, and Engineering teams) with the definition, design, and development of projects.; ensure alignment across multiple teams; Partner with technical and business users to gather feedback, validate system changes, and ensure successful deployment readiness.
Communication Scope
Excellent English (oral and written); stakeholder management and executive communication skills; Ability to lead meetings in English with large audiences, including VP-level stakeholders; Ensure clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, including executive leadership; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; presentation skills with the ability to effectively facilitate meetings
Process & Methodology
Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, cross-functional projects from initiation through execution and closure, Establish project governance, timelines, milestones, and success metrics (KPIs/OKRs), Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and drive mitigation and resolution strategies, Coordinate resources, manage priorities, Monitor project performance and provide regular status reporting, Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches), Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity
Full Job Description
ABOUT OPORTUN 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 $21.3 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. WORKING AT OPORTUN Working at Oportun means enjoying a differentiated experience of being part of a team that fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where we all feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to share our perspectives. This inclusive culture is directly connected to our organization's performance and ability to fulfill our mission of delivering affordable credit to those left out of the financial mainstream. We celebrate and nurture our inclusive culture through our employee resource groups. POSITION OVERVEIW The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic business outcomes. This role partners closely with Product, Delivery, Operations, and Technology teams, and, in some cases, external vendors to ensure alignment, execution, and successful delivery of enterprise priorities—on time, within budget, and in accordance with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, structured thinking, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. In addition, this role will support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities across all Operations unites to ensure solutions meet business requirements and operational needs for system upgrades and releases. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, cross-functional projects from initiation through execution and closure Assist (Directors of Operations, Operations, Product, and En
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