Senior Program Manager

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At Payactiv, we believe everyone is worthy of financial dignity. Our team is built on a shared obsession to create products that reduce financial stress and improve lives. We thrive on curiosity, strive for excellence, and act with purpose every day. If you’re inspired to reimagine what’s possible for workers everywhere, explore our openings—or reach out and introduce yourself. There’s always room at the table for passionate problem-solvers.

Who we are…

Payactiv, Inc. is a leading financial technology company revolutionizing the way workers access and manage their earnings. As the pioneer of Earned Wage Access (EWA), we empower employees with real-time financial flexibility while enabling businesses to improve workforce engagement and productivity. Our mission is to provide inclusive financial wellness solutions that improve the lives of millions of workers. Payactiv is seeking a Senior Program Manager based in our Austin TX office
, who is passionate about creating user‑centric fintech solutions that empower businesses and workers alike. This role requires a strategic thinker and customer advocate who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and excels at cross‑functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a deep understanding of financial products, and a relentless focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple large-scale, cross‑functional programs and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership and key stakeholders to define program objectives, success metrics, scope, timelines, resource requirements, and priorities.
• Develop comprehensive program plans that include milestones, dependencies, budgets, risk management strategies, communication plans, and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, Customer Success, Compliance, Finance, Marketing, and other business functions to ensure successful execution.
• Drive accountability across teams by proactively identifying roadblocks, facilitating decision‑making, and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Establish and maintain program governance processes, ensuring transparency through executive dashboards, status reports, and KPI tracking.
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and elevate critical issues appropriately to executive leadership.
• Manage competing priorities while balancing strategic initiatives with operational execution.
• Facilitate executive‑level meetings, steering committees, and cross‑functional planning sessions.
• Monitor program performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and data‑driven insights to measure business impact and recommend improvements.
• Lead post‑implementation reviews, capturing lessons learned and driving continuous process improvement.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Project Management Office (PMO) standards, methodologies, templates, and best practices.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Program Managers and Project Managers, promoting consistency and excellence in program execution.
• Stay informed on emerging industry trends, technologies, and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and increased operational efficiency.

• Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field required
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, project management,…