Principal Product Manager

LendingClub•San Francisco, CA

1d•$197,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Product Manager for LendingClub’s Auto business, you will lead an empowered, cross-functional team to deliver meaningful value for our members while driving the strategic and financial outcomes of the Auto portfolio. You’ll partner closely with engineering, design, data, credit, risk, operations, compliance, and marketing, as well as the Auto Business Leader, who serves as the GM for the business. Together, you’ll help advance LendingClub’s mission to help members keep more of what they earn and improve their financial health.

Requirements

10+ years of product management experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional products
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent work experience
Member-first, grounding decisions in member needs, experience, and financial health
Outcome-driven, measuring success by impact rather than output
Discovery-led, validating assumptions early and using evidence to guide direction
Cross-functional, with the ability to align teams across credit, risk, operations, and compliance
Responsible and compliant, designing products with regulatory and operational rigor in mind
Business-minded, connecting product decisions to Auto portfolio performance and LendingClub’s mission

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Member Insights
Define a clear product vision, strategy, and outcomes for your domain
Use data, research, and experimentation to deeply understand member needs, pain points, and opportunities across the Auto journey
Build and maintain a roadmap aligned to Auto business priorities and LendingClub’s financial and operational goals
Establish success metrics, track performance, and iterate based on results
Planning & Requirements
Translate member and business needs into clear problem statements, PRDs, and acceptance criteria
Partner closely with engineering to shape delivery plans and sequencing
Ensure product requirements reflect LendingClub’s credit, risk, compliance, and operational standards
Align early and often with teams that support member experience and servicing
Delivery & Execution
Own backlog prioritization and support sprint planning to keep teams focused on the highest-impact work
Manage cross-team dependencies, surface risks, and drive resolution
Keep stakeholders aligned on scope, timelines, and expected member value
Maintain a strong connection between delivery decisions and intended outcomes
Launch & Readiness
Define launch goals, readiness criteria, and success measures
Coordinate cross-functional enablement across operations, servicing, risk, and marketing to ensure a seamless member experience
Monitor post-launch performance and guide follow-up improvements
Business Alignment & Communication
Partner with the Auto Business Leader on prioritization, tradeoffs, business cases, and performance impact
Communicate progress, risks, outcomes, and member value across LendingClub
Represent your product area in business reviews, planning cycles, and executive forums