Program Manager (US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Lead Bank. We are currently looking for a Program Manager in United States.

This is a high-impact role that sits at the heart of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) operations, responsible for overseeing fintech partnerships across their entire lifecycle—from onboarding to sunsetting. You’ll be the key point of coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders, including fintech founders, executives, and C-suite decision-makers. Your focus will be on streamlining operations, managing projects with precision, and enhancing the client experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is a unique opportunity for a self-starter who thrives in complexity and enjoys working cross-functionally at both strategic and tactical levels.

Accountabilities:

• Drive the full lifecycle of BaaS partnerships, including onboarding, program oversight, and sunsetting.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external stakeholder meetings, managing deliverables, timelines, and progress tracking.
• Support the development and refinement of governance materials and frameworks related to program management.
• Create and manage reporting on partnership health, onboarding status, dependencies, and roadblocks.
• Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans with executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Evaluate and improve operational processes to ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards.
• Build tactical, scalable solutions to manage compliance workflows and risk monitoring.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and industry trends that may impact partners or internal operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across compliance, legal, product, and operations to deliver program success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in project or program management.
• Minimum of 2 years in financial services, fintech, or a related industry.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with both internal teams and external clients.
• Experience in a fast-paced, agile environment; comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to translate complex challenges into actionable plans.
• Adaptable, intellectually curious, and proactive in solving problems and improving processes.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and a deep understanding of operational risk management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including equity grants and potential for cash bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, plus FSA, HSA, and HRA options.
• 401(k) matching for retirement planning.
• Paid parental leave and flexible PTO policy.
• Paid holidays and a flexible work environment.
• A dynamic, fast-growing team culture with opportunities for career advancement.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!

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