Senior Program Manager, EPMO

Chime Financial, Inc•Chicago, IL

6h•$138,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Chime is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), supporting the execution of high-priority, high-visibility, cross functional initiatives that shape Chime’s strategic direction. This role acts as a "GM for hire," spearheading a portfolio of transformative programs across the organization, handpicked as mission critical by our C-Suite. If you thrive in ambiguity, love solving hard problems, and have a track record of cross-functional impact, this is your chance to progress business strategy at one of the fastest-growing companies in FinTech. The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $138,000 and up to $190,000. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience. In this role, you can expect to: Be self-driven and drive end-to-end ownership of cross-cutting strategic, cross-functional projects and programs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Effectively turn ambiguity into clear structure with minimal oversight Proactively plan against changing circumstances and risks Build influential big picture storylines and communicate these narratives to build buy-in, adoption and drive results Partner directly with senior leaders and cross functional teams to drive accountability, accelerate progress, solve hard scaling initiatives, and incubate new programs and processes to drive scalability, increase velocity, and progress our business strategy

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree, with 8+ years of experience in a strategy, business operations, program management, and/or consulting role.
Exceptional ability devising simple, scalable solutions to complex problems, complemented by outstanding project and program management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication with a proven track record of effectively interacting with and presenting to C-Suite and Senior leaders across different teams, such as product, engineering, and marketing
Demonstrated success in highly cross-functional settings and ability to thrive in influence without authority environments
Ownership mentality, with the ability to identify and solve challenges independently and execute with minimal guidance, including proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
Strong planning, prioritization, and multi-workstream management skills
Eagerness to leverage AI to enable you & Chime to work smarter, faster and more efficiently

Nice To Haves

Deep experience improving cross-functional operations and scaling systems
Skilled at managing multiple workstreams and navigating change
Demonstrated impact in influence-without-authority environments

Responsibilities

Be self-driven and drive end-to-end ownership of cross-cutting strategic, cross-functional projects and programs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Effectively turn ambiguity into clear structure with minimal oversight
Proactively plan against changing circumstances and risks
Build influential big picture storylines and communicate these narratives to build buy-in, adoption and drive results
Partner directly with senior leaders and cross functional teams to drive accountability, accelerate progress, solve hard scaling initiatives, and incubate new programs and processes to drive scalability, increase velocity, and progress our business strategy

Benefits

Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.
In-office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute
Competitive salary based on experience
401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off
1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress