Lead Technical Program Manager

Role overview A digital financial platform is hiring a Lead Technical Program Manager to shepherd next-generation consumer finance products from early concept through launch and scale. This is a 0→1 role for someone energized by ambiguity, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Design, Data, Risk, Compliance, and Operations to turn emerging product ideas into executable programs. The work sits at the intersection of product strategy and technical delivery in a fast-evolving fintech environment.

Responsibilities - Lead complex new product programs from early concept and technical discovery through development, launch, iteration, and scale. - Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to translate strategy into sequenced roadmaps spanning multiple teams and systems. - Build clarity around architecture, dependencies, risk, operational readiness, and critical decisions across each stage of the product lifecycle. - Coordinate end-to-end launch readiness across Engineering, Design, Data, Analytics, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Marketing. - Design launch and experimentation frameworks that help teams test assumptions, learn from user behavior, and iterate based on data. - Anticipate technical and operational constraints early, balancing speed to market with reliability, scalability, and long-term flexibility.

Requirements - 8+ years leading complex technical programs, with significant ownership of consumer product launches or 0→1 initiatives. - Proven track record of taking products from early definition through launch in partnership with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams. - Strong technical fluency across modern software systems, including mobile applications, APIs, distributed systems, data platforms, and third-party integrations. - Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous environments where requirements, technical approaches, and priorities evolve over time. - Solid understanding of experimentation, analytics, launch readiness, and full product development lifecycles. - Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to translate technical or regulatory complexity for senior stakeholders, and a BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Nice to have - Background in fintech, including banking, payments, credit, lending, or other consumer financial products. - Experience launching products in regulated environments.

Benefits and work setup - Remote-first culture within the United States, with flexible hours and a home office stipend. - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. - Generous paid parental and caregiver leave, plus flexible PTO and company holidays. - 401(k) with matching contributions and access to a financial advisor. - Periodic in-person and virtual team events to connect with leadership and peers.