Associate Project Manager - Temporary

Company Description

Achieve is a leading digital personal finance company. We help everyday people move from struggling to thriving by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of our member's financial journey to include personal loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation, financial tools and education. Every day, we get to help our members move their finances forward with care, compassion, and empathetic touch. We put people first and treat them like humans, not account numbers.

Join Achieve, change the future

At Achieve, we’re changing millions of lives.
From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you’ll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We’re proud to have over 3,000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote, work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job—it’s a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.

Job Description

Achieve has an exceptionally exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Manager in Marketing.  We are a consumer finance fintech that is scaling and well positioned during these uncertain times. The Associate Project Manager at Achieve oversees the development of programs and projects that support our mission of empowering everyday people to move forward on the path to a better financial future.  You will be collaborating across various aspects of our organization on mission inspired projects around surrounding digital transformation, new technologies and new markets.

 How you will contribute:

• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the supported objective and deep analysis of any foreseen gaps
• Plan, organize, facilitate and monitor inter-connected projects
• Decide on suitable strategies and objectives while coordinating cross-project activities
• Apply change, communication, risk and resource management
• Identify program risks and drive the implementation of recommended mitigations
• Organize daily activities based on goals, milestones and/or objectives
• Drive effective communications throughout the program lifecycle, providing the visibility and transparency required to ensure cross-functional team and stakeholder alignment
• Evaluate and assess the programs’ strengths and weaknesses
• Develop, define and report on program health and success metrics

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Minimum 2+ years of work experience as a Business Analyst, Project Coordinator; or work in similar capacities
• Analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills with a clear experience focusing under pressure
• Stellar communication skills – written, verbal and oral – able to lead project/program stakeholder meetings with effectiveness and results
• Communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders and attention to detail
• Experience driving projects end-to-end independently, including evaluating, defining and improving end-to-end processes
• Experience influencing stakeholders and partner teams, especially in collaborating with different individuals across the organization and within other geographies
• Experience managing competing priorities and simultaneous/concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar field
• Knowledge of Smartsheets, Asana or similar programs
• Independent, results oriented, and thorough in examination, analysis, and attention to detail
• Adaptable to dynamic situations and a proactive work ethic

Additional Information

Achieve well-being with:

• Hybrid and remote work opportunities
• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA
• Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, and fitness discounts
• Up to $5,250 paid back to you on eligible education expenses
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect with other employees through our six employee resourc