Senior People Strategy & Program Manager, Chime
$130.1-180.6k
+ Eligible for a bonus & equity package
4 days a week in office
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Be an early applicant
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$130.1-180.6k
+ Eligible for a bonus & equity package
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- Experience: 6–10 years in strategy, operations, consulting, or program management in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and influence at all levels
- Relationship Building: Skilled at listening, building rapport, and cultivating strong partnerships across teams
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to zoom out to see the big picture, while quickly connecting it to actionable execution
- Comfort with Ambiguity: Confident navigating change and bringing structure to open-ended problems
- Project Leadership: Proven track record of independently managing complex, cross-functional projects from concept to completion
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to structure problems, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
- Data & Analytical Skills: Comfort working with data to conduct analyses, synthesize insights, and make strategic recommendations
- People Function Knowledge: Experience working with or supporting People-related functions (e.g., HR, Org Design, Talent) required
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a Sr. People Strategy & Program Manager to drive the execution of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that advance the People Team’s strategic priorities and broader enterprise goals
- Reporting to the Head of People Strategy & PMO, this role is critical in turning strategy into action—combining structured planning, disciplined execution, analytical insight, and creative problem-solving
- This individual will operate at the intersection of strategy and operations, with the ability to connect vision to execution, conduct data-driven analyses, and influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization. Success in this role requires strong strategic thinking, comfort with data and ambiguity, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to adapt to evolving team and company culture
- This is a high-visibility, high-impact individual contributor role, ideal for someone who listens first, builds trust-based relationships, and takes initiative to lead through influence rather than authority
- Execution: Lead and execute complex, cross-functional initiatives that directly support the People Team’s most important strategic goals. Connect the dots across teams, identify risks and dependencies, and help translate strategy into clear, actionable work
- Strategy & Analysis: Partner closely with leaders to define problems, structure initiatives, and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform decisions. Use data to uncover insights, identify trends, and measure impact
- Program & Project Management: Own end-to-end planning and delivery of strategic programs. Create detailed project plans, establish governance routines, monitor progress, and ensure accountability across workstreams
- Problem Solving & Agility: Bring a scrappy, solutions-oriented mindset to ambiguous challenges. Proactively identify obstacles, adapt plans, and guide teams through uncertainty to outcomes
- Operational Rhythm & Governance: Support the development and facilitation of operating cadences, such as quarterly planning, strategy reviews, and leadership team check-ins
- Stakeholder Partnership: Build trusted relationships across People Team leaders and cross-functional partners (e.g., Finance, Tech, Legal). Align on priorities, clarify ownership, and foster collaboration
- Change Management & Communications: Co-create thoughtful communication and change enablement strategies that support initiative success, team alignment, and adoption
- Cultural Integration: Actively listen and adapt to the evolving needs and culture of the organization. Balance strategic rigor with empathy and understanding of Chime’s values and ways of working
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasizing straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meager interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $25.5B, a staggering $23.5B surge from its early 2019 valuation, underscoring its impressive and swift expansion. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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