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Junior Project Manager

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Location: Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA Posted: Oct 13, 2023

Job Description

Who are we?We want to help small businesses win. That’s why we’re here.

We connect small business owners to investors – to create jobs, support local communities and power economies – because we believe that people are made to do more. And we want to help realize their goals.

So, we created the leading small business loan platform. At the end of 2022, Funding Circle and investors have lent $20.2 billion in 190,590 loans to 135,000 small business owners globally. There’s never been a better time to join!

Be part of the team that changes everything. Let’s build the place where small businesses can get the funding they need to win and leave a legacy behind, forever.

What will you be doing?

As a Junior Project Manager, you'll lead projects and provide meaningful updates, effective resource management, and seamless team communication. This role sits within our Product Team, driving growth and innovation. Your core responsibilities will encompass overseeing project outcomes and health, orchestrating various tasks, and proactively addressing potential project challenges within your owned swimlanes/product areas. Here's more of what you'll be diving into:

  • Create new projects and monitor the progress of existing projects across product swimlanes / roadmaps on Dragonboat
  • Ensure projects are being executed in line with various phases of product development lifecycle (PDLC)
  • Unblock and align stakeholders to ensure projects are executed in line with project goals and timelines
  • Prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings
  • Lead and facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute updates
  • Coordinate cross-project activities with various stakeholders
  • Help in addressing questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project for early resolution

Are you?

  • Curious about product development and executing multiple projects
  • Excited to learn new processes and programs
  • Have great soft skills and communicate complex ideas with ease
  • Have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience across project management, business planning and/or strategy
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and a keen sense for discovering valuable opportunities.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Did you know?

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements. You might just be the perfect fit.

Why should you join us?

We’re gearing up for our biggest chapter yet – and it’s being driven by tech.

That means full steam ahead working on our global platform and real challenges for you to noodle and solve – as we build new things, reimagine the stack and go after the greenfield.

We believe that great ideas come from everywhere. So, there are no pigeonholes here. We keep it agile and open. Think big remits and huge ownership in a continuous learning environment. Close-knit teams, with mentorships and global career opportunities. Everyone working together to make a genuine difference to small business owners.

Join the team making it happen. Help us define long-term commitments and launch the next game changers – let’s build the incredible.

Our Benefits:

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Hybrid Working
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Monthly Lifestyle subsidy
  • Spring Health EAP
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • No cost Healthcare options
  • PPO, HMO options available
  • 401(k) Retirement Match- vests right away!
  • Commuter Benefit, WFH subsidy
  • Career Development Resources

It’s in our differences that we find our strengths.

At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Want to Build the Incredible? We’d love to hear from you.

*Colorado Only* Base Salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 + benefits

The health and safety of Funding Circle employees is our top priority. Therefore, as a condition of employment, Funding Circle requires proof of COVID vaccination for all U.S.-based new hires beginning October 1, 2021. Reasonable accommodations will be made for medical or religious reasons consistent with applicable laws.


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