Project Manager

About Us

Founded in 2005 as the first peer-to-peer marketplace lending platform in the U.S., Prosper was built on a simple idea: connect people who want to borrow money with those who want to invest. Since inception, Prosper has helped more than a million people gain access to affordable credit with over $23 billion in loans originated through its platform. Our mission is to help our customers advance their financial well-being through a variety of products including personal loans, credit, home equity lines of credit (HELOC), and our newest product, HELoan. Our diverse culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this encourages innovative thinking and helps us deliver on our mission.  

We’re on a mission to hire the very best, and we are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere. It is important to us that every hire connects with our vision, mission, and core values. Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all!  

About Our Operations Team

Rooted in our values, Prosper’s Operations team is driven by how we can improve the customer experience, always thinking there must be a better way. If you are looking for a mission driven company with a great culture, check us out! As a Prosper employee, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your career - we offer learning opportunities and career development plans. Come join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential! Are you ready to Prosper? 

Our Values

Diversity expands opportunities

Collaboration creates better solutions

Curiosity fuels our innovation

Integrity defines all our relationships

Excellence leads to longevity 

Simplicity guides our user experience 

Accountability at all levels drives results

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The Role

As Project Manager, you will manage projects cared for by the Operations Project Management Office (PMO). You will be responsible for managing cross-functional working groups focused on delivering projects on time and with excellence and quality. Tasks include, but are not limited to, creating project plans, scheduling/coordinating meetings with stakeholders, monitoring/tracking tasks to ensure projects remains on schedule, communicating status updates to stakeholders and program manager, and delivery of projects on time. To be successful in this role, you must be passionate about problem-solving, believe in the power of collaboration, and demonstrate that you can work effectively across technology and business functions. The ideal candidate is people-oriented, has strong organization and communication skills, and is passionate about project management.

Problems You Will Solve

• Manage projects of varying sizes and complexity from initiation through execution phases
• Projects may be technical in nature and require partnerships with Engineering, but will not require the Project Manager to be responsible for technical solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clearly define the success metrics, deliverables, owners and milestones for a project
• Create and maintain project plans, schedules, and other project documentation
• Document project requirements and clearly communicate requirements to teams responsible for execution
• Coordinate, schedule, track, and monitor project activities
• Schedule and drive meetings with stakeholders; document action items and minutes to distribute to all project team members
• Ability to identify risks/exposure to project delivery and collaborate on solutions to ensure success and timeliness
• Assess risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of a project escalate issues as appropriate
• Develop and maintain reporting and dashboards to keep stakeholders and the program manager informed

About You

• 5+ years of experience in leading and managing cross-functional projects of varying sizes and complexity
• 2+ years of experience managing large and complex initiatives (Example: $300k+ budget on 6+ month timelines)
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience in project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to resolve issues and escalate when necessary
• Demonstrated technical aptitude
• Ability to work effectively and stay connected with remote teams
• Experience in Financial Services or FinTech space preferred
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and MS Office is a plus
• PMP Certification a plus

What We Offer

• The opportunity to collaborate with a team of creative, fun, and driven colleagues on products that have an immediate and significant impact on people's lives
• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with experienced industry leaders
• Flexible time off, comprehensive health coverage, competitive salary, 401(k) employer match, paid parental leave
• Wellness benefits including access to mental health resources, virtual HIIT and yoga workouts
• A bevy of other perks including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance discounts, legal assistance, and additional discounts through Perkspot
• This role is hybrid and requires the employee to be at our Phoenix office on Wednesdays & Thursdays

$91,000 - $124,000 a year

Compensation details: The salary for this position is $91k - $124k annually, plus bonus and generous benefits. In determining your salary, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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At Prosper, we're looking for people with passion, integrity, and a hunger to learn. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your unique skill set and diverse perspective will stand out and set you apart from other candidates. Prosper thrives with people who think outside of the box and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. We invite you to join us on our mission to advance financial well-being.

Prosper is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Prosper will consider for employment qualified applicants who are non-US citizens and will provide green card sponsorship.