Strategic Program Manager

Strategic Program Manager | Purpose FinancialDrive Strategic Excellence & Shape Our FutureWho We AreFor over 25 years, Purpose Financial and our family of brands—including Advance America and Purpose Money—have been dedicated to making financial solutions accessible, simple, and straightforward for millions of Americans. With 2,500+ employees across 800+ locations in 23 states, we're committed to helping each customer achieve their version of financial stability.At Purpose Financial, we believe strategic alignment and execution are essential to fulfilling our mission. We're seeking a talented Strategic Program Manager to join our Office of Strategy at our downtown Greenville, SC headquarters and play a pivotal role in positioning Purpose Financial to deliver on its Executive Strategy. In this role, you'll report to the Director, Strategic Program Management and serve as a key driver of cross-functional collaboration, strategic roadmap development, and performance management. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on analytical problem-solving, facilitating alignment across diverse teams, and translating complex strategic initiatives into measurable business outcomes.What You'll DoThe Strategic Program Manager will play a key role in positioning Purpose Financial to deliver on its Executive Strategy through aligning the organization towards common objectives, monitoring and communicating strategic outcomes. This role will facilitate cross functional collaboration to achieve alignment and delivery of the key initiatives with measurable milestones/success metrics. Evolve and execute effective governance and corporate strategy to ensure completion of the strategic initiatives and priorities in pursuit of delivering business outcomes aligned with a 3-year strategic plan. Essential skills for this role: Analytical and strategic mindset, critical thinking, entrepreneur mindset / experience, stakeholders management, cross-functional collaboration, effective communications, project management. This individual must be self-motivated, flexible, and willing to learn and develop new skills as business needs change. This role operates within the Office of Strategy and regularly interfaces with executive management.What You'll BringBachelor's degree required5+ years of experience in strategy or strategic program performance management in a cross-functional environment (financial services industry preferred)3+ years of strategic planning and performance management experience3+ years of strategic project management and governance experience, including tracking projects and communicating progress to senior managementProficiency in Microsoft Office, data analysis, and visualization required (Tableau preferred)Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to interpret data insights, identify opportunities, and influence changes at all levelsExceptional leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills with ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business and technology organizationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with comfort presenting to executive managementAbility to connect and facilitate multiple people/functions toward a common outcomeAdaptability to thrive in a dynamic, high-volume, fast-paced environmentUnderstanding of technology and operations, particularly in consumer financial operations (in-depth understanding of financial services preferred)What We OfferComprehensive Benefits That MatterHealth/Life Benefits, HSA with Employer Seed, and 401(k) with Company MatchGenerous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, and Company Paid HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program supporting your total wellbeingOnsite gym, valet parking, and complimentary snacks/drinks at our downtown Greenville headquartersInvest in Your FutureTuition Reimbursement to advance your careerCareer growth opportunities in a stable, thriving financial services organizationDirect exposure to executive management and strategic decision-makingRewards & Recognition Program celebrating your impactCulture & CommunityA collaborative, supportive environment guided by our nine core principlesMeaningful work directly shaping Purpose Financial's strategic directionCross-functional partnerships across Finance, Technology, and OperationsBusiness casual work environment with flexibility and supportReady to Have Purpose?Join us in driving strategic excellence and shaping the future of Purpose Financial. If you're passionate about strategic planning, performance management, and facilitating organizational alignment toward common goals, we want to hear from you. Apply today!Position Details:Location: Greenville, SC (Hybrid position)Position Type: Full-time, ExemptReports To: Director, Strategic Program ManagementTravel: Up to 20% depending on business needsPurpose Financial will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or immigration benefits for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.Current or future immigration sponsorship includes, for example: H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, CPT, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency or otherwise requiring the entry of the company as your immigration employer of record in government records.