Strategy & Ops Program Manager, Earnin
$146-179.3k
+ Equity
2-3 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA )
Paycheck advance service for employees
Job no longer available
Paycheck advance service for employees
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$146-179.3k
+ Equity
2-3 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA )
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build a financial system that works for people.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, or a similar role within fintech, banking, management consulting, or a fast-growing tech company
- Proven experience in managing company-wide, cross-functional programs
- Outstanding executive-level verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, agile environments with shifting priorities
- Proficiency in program management tools (Jira, Confluence, Monday, or similar)
- Intellectual curiosity and ability to learn new subjects quickly
- BS/BA required
What the job involves
- EarnIn is looking for a Strategy & Operations Program Manager to join the Office of the CEO, reporting to the Chief of Staff / Sr. Director of Strategy. This individual will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing program timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful program execution. They will also be in charge of developing budgets and operating plans for programs and championing proposals to gain input, support, and funding
- This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills to drive business objectives and deliver high-quality outcomes. It presents a unique opportunity for the candidate who is excited about working on high-impact, company-wide projects that support strategy and drive growth
- Program Strategy & Execution: Develop and oversee strategic, high-impact programs that drive innovation, scalability, and operational efficiency across the company
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with key stakeholders across all functions — including Product, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, Government Relations, People Experience, Finance, Communications, and Marketing — to ensure program alignment and execution
- Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify potential roadblocks, dependencies, and risks, developing mitigation strategies to ensure smooth program execution
- Regulatory & Compliance Integration: Work closely with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure that programs adhere to evolving financial regulations, risk requirements, and industry best practices
- Stakeholder Communication & Reporting: Act as the central point of contact for program updates, providing clear, data-driven insights to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate program effectiveness, leveraging agile methodologies and fintech best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability
- Technology & Product Enablement: Partner with Product and Engineering teams to drive innovation and implement scalable solutions
Our take
Paying bills is an inevitable part of life, but paying them late or dipping into overdrafts can result in fees. This is the reality for millions of workers who have to wait for their paychecks to arrive – and the problem that companies like EarnIn are trying to solve. By allowing hourly workers access to their pay as it is earned rather than on a fixed date, it hopes to provide all Americans with the ability to deal with immediate costs without going into arrears.
Unlike competitors in this growing space, Earnin charges no mandatory fees, instead gaining revenue through a voluntary tipping system. It also requires no credit checks to access its services, which puts it ahead of the growing number of digital banking solutions. This approach has garnered it a strong user base of business customers who offer Earnin as an employee benefit.
Earnin has managed to continue its steady growth even while the wider tech landscape suffered setbacks, which suggests a wise leadership. It also continues to improve its offering and expand its network of businesses, aiming to give every employee in America control of the money they've earned.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
42% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Dec 2018
$125m
SERIES C
Sep 2017
$39m
SERIES B
Total funding: $190.1m
Company benefits
- 401k
- FSA
- Mental health resources
- Employee Resource Groups
- Stipend for growth opportunities
- Pet friendly office
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
Company HQ
Evergreen Park, Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Ram Palaniappan
(Founder & CEO)Was Senior Operations Manager at Reflect.com, a P&G company. Served as President of UniRush from 2004 to 2012.
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