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Foundation Finance Company Careers ยท 2 days ago

Senior Project Manager (Data Science)

Foundation Finance Company is one of the fastest-growing consumer finance companies in the U.S., seeking a Senior Decision Science Project Manager. This role involves managing complex data science projects, overseeing initiatives across credit risk and AI, mentoring team members, and ensuring best practices in project management are followed.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Lead and manage enterprise-level data science projects and commitments across credit risk, AI/ML, automation, and business analytics, ensuring timely communication of project plans, budget adherence, and alignment with strategic objectives
Serve as a senior project manager for credit-focused initiatives while also overseeing AI and non-credit projects that support growth, efficiency, and innovation
Mentor and act as a resource for Decision Science colleagues by providing feedback and training, fostering career development, technical skill growth, and strong project execution
Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables in partnership with stakeholders across business, credit, finance, IT, and operations while developing a culture of innovation, accountability and cross-team collaboration
Oversee prioritization and execution of the full Decision Science project portfolio
Facilitate collaboration and communication on project progress, timeliness, findings, and business impacts to senior leadership, tailoring messaging for executive stakeholders
Ensure effective allocation and utilization of project resources (human, financial, technical)
Proactively identify and communicate risks to project delivery and implement mitigation strategies
Champion best practices in data science project management, governance, and documentation to facilitate and drive continuous process improvement
Other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Data ScienceAI/MLProject ManagementStatistical ProgrammingConsumer LendingMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, business management, or similar relevant field
Minimum 4 years of experience in project management, preferably in data-driven environments and consumer lending/finance
Knowledge of development software and design software
Experience using statistical programming languages such as R, Python, and SQL

Preferred

Master's degree in data science, computer science, business management, or similar relevant field

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision benefits
401(k) with company match
A casual dress work environment

Company

Foundation Finance Company Careers

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At Foundation Finance Company (FFC), we help home improvement dealers across the U.S. grow their businesses through fast, flexible financing solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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