Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven fintech that puts its 2.0 million members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $16.6 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.4 billion in interest and fees, and helped its members save an average of more than $1,800 annually. Oportun has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2009.
WORKING AT OPORTUN
Working at Oportun means enjoying a differentiated experience of being part of a team that fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where we all feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to share our perspectives. This inclusive culture is directly connected to our organization's performance and ability to fulfill our mission of delivering affordable credit to those left out of the financial mainstream. We celebrate and nurture our inclusive culture through our employee resource groups.
PRODUCT BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW:
With the launch of the OPRT Development Center in India in December 2019, Oportun embraced a global approach to innovation. Our technology development center plays a critical role in developing and improving Oportun technology, data science and analytics, and systems including technology for financial products, enhancing our customer experience and supporting our mobile servicing platform. In India, the ODC is an essential building block of Oportun’s technology-driven business which we aim to grow into the hub of technology and innovation for Oportun, furthering our mission-based, technology-powered approach to providing inclusive, affordable, and empowering financial services.
ODC is a Remote-First Organization, and we allow our talents to work remotely anywhere in India. Our office location is Bangalore; however, we hire best talents across India.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a driven and creative problem solver to be a Senior Product Manager at Oportun Enterprise Data Technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing Oportun’s data governance strategy that accelerates Oportun's journey of becoming a data driven organisation.Enterprise Data Technology is at the core of managing all of Oportun's data, helping data users at Oportun derive valuable insights faster. It plays a huge role in defining the strategy at every level in Oportun. As a Senior Product Manager, you will articulate product strategy, set objectives and key results, define roadmaps and work with the cross-functional team to deliver best-in-class solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for building products that delight users, join Oportun and grow with one of the most innovative and progressive FinTech companies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company’s vision and growth objectives. Identify market opportunities and set long-term product roadmaps.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead a high-performing cross-functional product team that includes engineering, design, data, marketing, and others to implement and build new capabilities and increase reliability and scalability. Drive strong collaboration and alignment up, down and sideways within the organization
- Customer Focus: Advocate for the customer by gathering and analyzing feedback, conducting market research, and leveraging data to drive product decisions.
- Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and impact. Use data-driven insights to optimize product performance and make informed decisions.
- Stakeholder Communication: Communicate product vision, strategy, and updates to executive leadership, board members, and other key stakeholders. Present compelling business cases and demonstrate the value of product investments.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
- Proven experience of 5+ yrs as a Senior Product Manager and must have at least 3+ years of experience in a data platform or technology-driven environment.
- Strong understanding of data technologies, data management, and data governance.
- High preference to candidates who have exposure to DBT, Databricks and data migration experience
- Excellent stakeholder management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies is a plus.
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What We Do
Oportun is an A.I.-powered digital banking platform that seeks to make financial health effortless for anyone. Driven by a mission to provide inclusive and affordable financial services, Oportun helps its nearly 1.5 million hardworking members meet their daily borrowing, savings, banking, and investing needs. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $12 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2 billion in interest and fees, and automatically helped members set aside more than $7.2 billion for rainy days and other needs. In recognition of its responsibly designed products, Oportun has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2009.
