Technical Program Manager (Contractor)

Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app for families. With Greenlight, parents can automate allowance, manage chores, set flexible spend controls, and invest for their family’s future. Kids and teens learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest. At Greenlight, we believe every child should have the opportunity to become financially healthy and happy. It’s no small task, and that’s why we leap out of bed every morning to come to work. Because creating a better, brighter future for the next generation depends on it. Greenlight is looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager (Contractor) with a strong background in FinTech and a startup mindset to join our team and help us launch new & exciting solutions for our families. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of experience in the consumer fintech industry and a proven track record of successfully launching complex solutions with multiple stakeholders. This role reports to the Chief of Staff. \n Your day-to-day: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope and with no issues. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including product managers, engineering managers, designers, cross-functional teams, and external vendors to define project requirements and goals and help execute on those goals. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation plans while identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies with the appropriate stakeholders and decision makers. Drive continuous improvement by identifying areas of opportunity and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity within the team and across the organization. Act as a liaison between the technical team, non-technical stakeholders, and external parties, ensuring clear communication and alignment of project objectives. Who you are: A minimum of 5 years of experience in technical program management, ideally with a strong focus on FinTech projects. Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced startup environment. Strong understanding of product development Life cycle (PDLC), software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies. Strong understanding and usage of both project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, & Google product suite) and AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Adept at problem-solving, critical thinking, and risk management. Passionate about technology and innovation, with a strong desire to make a lasting impact in the FinTech industry. Bachelor's degree. Timeline: Expected timeframe is July 2026 through the end of September 2026 \nWho we are: It takes a special team to aim for a never-been-done-before mission like ours. We’re looking for people who love working together because they know it makes us stronger, people who look to others and ask, “How can I help?” and then “How can we make this even better?” If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help create a world where every child grows up to be happy and healthy in money and life, apply to join our team. Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email [email protected].