Technical Program Manager

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San Francisco / $250000 - $325000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

$250000 - $325000

Location

LOCATION

San Francisco

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

AI Technical Program Manager (Fintech) | San Diego / San Francisco (Hybrid)

Salary: $325,000 base + bonus + equity

I'm partnering with a high-growth, privately held fintech that's quietly building something very ambitious in the SMB lending space - and they're looking for a deeply technical, execution-first AI TPM to help bring it to life.

This is not a "keep the trains running" TPM role. This is a 0→1 builder opportunity at a company making a meaningful bet on AI transformation.


The Mission

The company is re-imagining how small business lending works - starting with fully automating underwriting decisions for a large segment of loans.

Think:

  • AI-driven credit decisions
  • Real-time underwriting workflows
  • Intelligent document parsing + triage
  • Blending internal models with best-in-class third-party AI solutions

The goal is simple but powerful:
Reduce cost-to-serve → increase efficiency → pass savings to customers via better rates.


The Role

You'll act as the right hand to the Chief Credit Officer, owning execution across a growing portfolio of AI initiatives.

This role sits in a newly formed AI Transformation team (currently ~5, scaling to 10) at a company that is already technically sophisticated - but now entering its next phase of maturity.

What you'll do:

  • Own end-to-end program management across multiple AI workstreams
  • Drive execution across internal data science teams + offshore engineering + 3rd party vendors
  • Manage dependencies, risks, delivery timelines, and reporting
  • Play an active role in AI discussions - this is not a surface-level coordination role
  • Evaluate vendor performance: data quality, model outputs, ROI
  • Help operationalize AI into production underwriting workflows

First 6-12 Months

  • Deliver meaningful progress toward AI-powered underwriting automation (~90% for smaller loans)
  • Stand up and scale vendor + data partnerships
  • Collaborate with risk/analytics teams to validate and refine AI outputs
  • Drive measurable efficiency gains without increasing headcount

What They're Looking For

This is a high bar role - ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and wants real ownership.

Must-have:

  • 5+ years of Technical Program Management experience
  • 2+ years working directly on AI / ML initiatives
  • Fintech experience (required) - ideally within lending / credit

Strong signal profile:

  • Former engineer or engineering leader turned TPM
  • Experience in both large financial institutions and scrappy environments
  • Proven 0→1 ownership of complex initiatives
  • Ability to operate in the weeds, not just at a high level

Not a Fit If

  • You've only operated at big companies without hands-on execution
  • You've primarily managed other TPMs rather than owning delivery yourself
  • You're looking for a fully remote role

Logistics

  • Location: San Diego (preferred) or San Francisco
  • Work model: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
  • Relocation support available
  • Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder

Compensation

  • Base: $250K - $350K
  • Bonus: 20%
  • Equity: Private company shares (flexible for the right hire)

Why This Role

  • True 0→1 AI transformation in a real revenue-generating business
  • Direct partnership with executive leadership
  • Highly visible, impact-driven work tied to core business outcomes
  • Opportunity to shape how AI is actually deployed in production - not just experimentation

If you're a technical builder who wants to own meaningful AI programs in fintech (and see them through to real-world impact), I'd love to connect.DM me for more details - happy to share more context confidentially.


CONTACT

Stephanie Landa

Principal Recruitment Consultant

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