Technical Program Manager, Valon Mortgage
$185-250k
+ equity
AI-native operating system for mortgage servicing
Be an early applicant
AI-native operating system for mortgage servicing
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$185-250k
+ equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power the future of homeownership with modern servicing technology.
Role
Who you are
- If you're a seasoned TPM with a passion for tackling challenging problems and a desire to build a function from the ground up, we encourage you to apply
- 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager in a fast-paced, complex software development environment
- Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, cross-functional technical programs
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various agile methodologies
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving startup environment
- Prior experience in fintech team is a plus, but not required
What the job involves
- Valon is rebuilding the mortgage servicing industry from the ground up . We're looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our team and help us launch complex products that will revolutionize how mortgage servicers operate. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our TPM function and make a significant impact on our product development process
- In this role, you'll be instrumental in coordinating efforts across multiple engineering teams, ensuring seamless communication, and driving the successful delivery of our most critical initiatives
- Lead End-to-End Program Management: Own the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical programs from conception through launch, including defining scope, setting timelines, and managing risks
- Drive Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between multiple engineering teams, product managers, design, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and shared understanding
- Optimize Development Processes: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, predictability, and quality across the product development lifecycle
- Manage Stakeholder Expectations: Proactively communicate program status, risks, and dependencies to all relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment
- Mitigate Risks and Resolve Issues: Identify potential roadblocks and actively work to resolve technical, operational, and organizational challenges that may impact program delivery
- Define and Track Metrics: Establish clear success metrics for programs and regularly track progress, providing data-driven insights to inform decision-making
- Contribute to Team Growth: As our second TPM, you'll have a unique opportunity to help define the vision, strategy, and best practices for the TPM function at Valon
Our take
The mortgage servicing market is huge but surprisingly outdated. In the US alone, it covers roughly $13T in mortgages, yet many servicers still use legacy systems and manual processes to manage payments, compliance and customer support. Because mortgage servicing involves complex regulations and many exceptions, these older systems can be inefficient and costly to run, creating a strong opportunity for modern technology to improve how the industry operates.
Valon is trying to modernize this space with ValonOS, an AI-native operating system built specifically for mortgage servicing. The platform doesn't just store loan data, it also captures the rules and workflows behind servicing decisions. This allows companies to automate routine processes, improve visibility into operations, and manage compliance more easily. To prove the system works, Valon has also built and run its own large mortgage servicing business on the platform.
The company has gained strong backing from major industry players too. Investor Rithm Capital Corp. plans to roll out Valon's technology to over 4M homeowners through Newrez, one of the largest US mortgage servicers. If this rollout succeed, it could demonstrate that modern, AI-driven systems can operate at industry scale and potentially reshape mortgage servicing.
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Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Oct 2024
$100m
SERIES C
Jul 2024
$69.8m
LATE VC
Total funding: $348.8m
Company benefits
- Compensation: You’ll receive a highly competitive compensation package with room to grow.
- Time Away: We offer a generous PTO program, sick time, and company holidays.
- Flexible Work: Remote, hybrid, or in-office. We’ve got it all and aim for you to work where it works. Where possible, we offer geographic flexibility.
- Health Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance are all company-sponsored to keep you healthy and strong.
- Parental Leave: Birthing and non-birthing parents receive 12 weeks of fully paid time to welcome a new child.
Company HQ
Union Square, New York, NY
Leadership
Andrew Wang
(Co-Founder & CEO)Andrew studied Computer Science at Harvard before interning as a Software Engineer at The White House and Google. He was also an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and spent 4 years as a Principal to Soros Fund Management.
Linda Du
(COO)Linda studied Computer Science and Statistics at Harvard. She then worked at Samlyn Capital and Two Sigma prior to co-founding Valon in 2020.
Jake Mintz
(CPO)Prior to joining Valon in 2024, Jake was the Head of Product, Consumer at Stipe. He also spent 7 years at Google as a Product Lead, Camera (Android/Google Pixel, Head of Product, VR/AR (Media, Communications) and as the Head of Product, Business Management.
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