Lead Technical Program Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for a Lead Technical Program Manager to drive some of Dave’s most important cross-functional initiatives across product delivery, platform modernization, and operational scalability. This role sits at the center of Product, Engineering, Operations, Data, Risk, and Compliance — helping teams align around priorities, navigate complexity, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our members. You’ll lead large-scale programs from concept through execution, balancing technical depth with strong operational judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning product launches, platform modernization, operational tooling, and strategic infrastructure initiatives.
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering leaders to define roadmaps, sequence priorities, and make thoughtful trade-offs across features, scalability, and technical investments.
• Coordinate execution across multiple engineering squads and partner teams, ensuring dependencies, ownership, and delivery milestones stay aligned.
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives involving process redesign, automation, system migrations, and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with teams across Security, Infrastructure, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Risk, Analytics, and Operations to deliver resilient, scalable solutions.
• Manage delivery with external vendors and financial partners, proactively identifying risks and ensuring programs stay on track.
• Improve how work gets done by strengthening Agile delivery practices, CI/CD processes, governance frameworks, and program reporting.
• Provide clear, actionable communication to senior leadership on program health, risks, trade-offs, and execution progress.
• Mentor TPMs and cross-functional partners, helping elevate delivery discipline and operational maturity across the organization.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 8–12+ years of experience, including significant experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technical programs in agile, high-growth environments.
• Proven track record bringing products or platforms from concept through launch in partnership with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Strong technical acumen across modern software systems, including mobile ecosystems, data pipelines, APIs, and platform infrastructure.
• Experience leading transformation initiatives such as system migrations, process redesign, automation, or platform consolidation.
• Experience managing external vendors and strategic partners across complex delivery programs.
• Hands-on experience using dashboards, analytics, and experimentation frameworks to drive program decisions and measure outcomes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical, operational, and regulatory complexity into clear business recommendations.
• Experience influencing across organizations without direct authority and building alignment in evolving environments.

Nice to Have

• Fintech experience across banking, payments, lending, or credit products.
• Familiarity with LaunchDarkly, FullStory, Looker, Snowflake, and GCP.
• Agile, SAFe, or Project Management certifications.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

You take ownership of outcomes, not just timelines. You understand how technical decisions connect to member experience, operational efficiency, and company growth. You ask thoughtful questions, navigate ambiguity with sound judgment, and balance short-term execution with long-term scalability. You care about building systems and processes that improve how teams work together over time. You’re also highly collaborative. You know how to bring together teams with different priorities, communicate clearly through uncertainty, and build trust across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Feedback sharpens your thinking, and you create clarity without creating unnecessary process or friction.

Why Join Dave

• Build products that improve financial access for millions of members.
• Work on high-impact initiatives with visibility across Product, Engineering, and executive leadership.
• Help shape how Dave scales its platforms, systems, and operational capabilities.
• Join a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on sustainable impact and continuous improvement.
• Grow alongside a profitable, publicly traded fintech entering its next phase of scale.

Benefits

• Opportunity to tackle tough challenges, learn and grow from fellow top talent, and help millions of people reach their personal financial goals.
• Flexible hours and virtual-first work culture with a home office stipend.
• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans.
• Generous paid parental and caregiver leave.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
• Financial advisor and financial wellness support.
• Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break.
• All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout to connect with your team members and leadership team.

Pay

Compensation Range: $174K - $230K