Principal, Project Management

Job Description:

Upbound Group Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible financial solutions, serving millions of consumers through trusted brands including Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center. More than just a financial services company, we're a purpose-driven team focused on expanding financial inclusion, creating opportunity, and helping people achieve what's possible. Our mission is simple: leverage innovation, technology, and talent to build a better future and elevate financial opportunity for all.

Principal, Project Management JOB PURPOSE :
Under the direction of the Senior Director, EPMO, the Principal, Project Management is responsible for leading large, complex cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact. This role partners with senior corporate leaders, business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external parties to define objectives and expected outcomes, establish the framework for successful execution, drive cross-functional alignment and accountability, proactively manage risks and issues, and oversee delivery from initiation through implementation and closeout.

The role ensures initiatives are executed effectively, deliver intended business value, and adhere to EPMO standards and governance practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead multiple, concurrent and varied initiatives from conception through planning, execution, implementation and closeout. Define and manage scope, schedules, resources, project artifacts, governance and implementation plans across business and technology teams.
· Drive successful initiative execution by establishing clear plans, identifying and managing dependencies and critical path activities, proactively addressing resource and capacity constraints, and ensuring milestones and commitments are met.
· Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, facilitating timely resolution and escalation when needed. Anticipate challenges, challenge assumptions and develop balanced solutions that protect organizational interests, timelines, quality and intended outcomes.
· Drive alignment to business outcomes and value by partnering with Program/Project Leads, Product, Finance and business stakeholders to establish objectives, financial expectations, KPIs, success measures and expected benefits. Monitor performance and proactively surface gaps that may impact value realization.
· Lead cross-functional collaboration across Product, Engineering, Operations and Business teams to support successful delivery and adoption of technology and operational transformations.
· Build trusted partnerships and influence across the organization by establishing credibility, navigating competing priorities, fostering collaboration and accountability, and influencing stakeholders toward alignment and timely decisions that advance project objectives and business outcomes.
· Promote execution excellence and adherence to EPMO standards by applying EPMO governance, project management methodologies and organizational standards appropriately to each initiative. Identify opportunities to improve delivery practices, share lessons learned and contribute to the continuous evolution of EPMO standards, tools and processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
· Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead multiple projects concurrently, while maintaining focus on key deliverables, outcomes and deadlines.
· Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic project environment with aggressive deadlines, shifting priorities and ambiguity,…