Program Manager - Auto Lending Products

Piper Companies is seeking a Program Manager - Auto Lending Products to support a growing Consumer Lending organization focused on expanding Auto Lending initiatives and strategic partnerships. The Program Manager - Auto Lending Products will partner closely with Product, Marketing, Vendor Management, and executive leadership to drive the successful launch of new lending products, marketing campaigns, and strategic initiatives. This position will be hybrid (3 days/week onsite) in McLean, VA,

Responsibilities of the Program Manager - Auto Lending Products:

• Lead cross-functional programs supporting Auto Lending product strategy, launches, and enhancements
• Partner closely with Product Management and Marketing teams to execute product campaigns and business initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison between Auto Lending Product, Marketing, vendors, and business stakeholders
• Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, risks, and dependencies across multiple initiatives
• Coordinate vendor relationships, partnership activities, and contract management throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Product, Marketing, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Technology teams
• Monitor project progress, provide executive-level status reporting, and proactively manage risks and issues
• Support product go-to-market strategies and campaign execution for new consumer lending initiatives
• Analyze program performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and customer experience
• Utilize project management tools, including Asana, to manage workstreams, reporting, and resource planning
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking for strategic initiatives
• Foster continuous process improvement while ensuring projects align with organizational objectives

Qualifications for the Program Manager - Auto Lending Products:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of Program Management or Project Management experience
• Experience within a financial institution, credit union, or consumer banking organization
• Experience supporting Auto Lending products, consumer lending, or retail banking initiatives
• Proven experience launching new financial products, campaigns, or strategic business initiatives
• Strong experience partnering with Marketing organizations on cross-functional programs
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across Product, Marketing, Operations, and Executive Leadership
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects across highly matrixed organizations
• Experience managing vendor relationships, third-party partnerships, and contract negotiations
• Strong organizational, communication, and executive presentation skills
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, and resource planning
• Experience with Asana or similar project portfolio management tools
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent follow-up and execution skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting automobile lending or indirect lending products
• Experience working within Credit Union environments
• Familiarity with digital marketing analytics tools such as Google Analytics
• Experience supporting product marketing, campaign management, or customer acquisition initiatives
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certification
• Experience working with executive leadership on enterprise transformation initiatives

Compensation for the Program Manager - Auto Lending Products:

• Target Hourly Rate: Up to $120/hour (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays

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