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Staff Technical Program Manager (R14286)
Oportun INC · 🇺🇸 Remote - US · Remote
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 15 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 16 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Oportun INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Sr. Manager, Financial Systems” (Software Developers) in TX: $157k–$194k, median $157k. Most were filed at wage level IV (75%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Oportun INC
The US Department of Labor certified 15 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 16 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Who We Are Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven financial services company that puts its members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $22.7 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.5 billion in interest and fees, and helped its members set aside an average of more than $1,800 annually. The Opportunity The Staff Technical Program Manager exists to drive complex technical programs that help the Engineering Ecosystem Org deliver member value with high speed and high quality. In year one, success means establishing clear program plans and roadmaps, improving information flow through thoughtful automation, and delivering high-impact initiatives in close partnership with engineering and cross-functional teams. At Oportun, we move fast and we hold each other to a high bar. If you care about doing your best work while actually moving the needle for real people, you'll fit right in. What You'll Do Your day-to-day • You'll drive continuous improvement in program management processes and practices, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and predictable execution. • You'll lead and manage multiple complex technical programs from inception through delivery, ensuring clear scope, milestones, dependencies, and outcomes. • You'll partner with engineering, product management, marketing, legal, compliance, security, risk, and operations to define program goals, deliverables, and execution plans. • You'll develop detailed program plans, schedules, and roadmaps that align technical work with business objectives and priorities. • You'll own and improve information-flow pipelines that reduce friction, surface the right level of detail to stakeholders, and reduce manual toil through automation. • You'll identify and mitigate program risks and dependencies, driving timely resolution of issues and roadblocks. • You'll communicate program status, progress, decisions, and challenges to stakeholders at all levels through clear, concise updates and reporting • You'll build strong relationships across teams and mentor junior program managers by sharing knowledge, tools, and effective program-management practices. Who You Are The right fit looks like this You're a strategic, hands-on program leader who can turn complex technical work into clear plans, decisions, and outcomes. You bring structure to ambiguity, build trust across functions, and keep teams aligned through execution. You're comfortable navigating complexity and don't wait for perfect information to move forward. You communicate clearly, give direct feedback, and expect the same in return. What You Bring Skills & experience • You'll have 8+ years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on large-scale, complex programs. • You've demonstrated a strong track record of delivering technical programs on time and within budget. • You bring a strong technical background and deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies. • You have a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. Nice to Have • Experience with Agile and/or Scrum methodologies. • Experience or knowledge in financial services. • You've used AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) to improve your own productivity. • Experience mentoring or supporting other program managers and leading cross-functional initiatives. Our AI Mindset We build with AI. We lead with judgment. AI isn't a feature here. It's how we work. We're excited about what AI makes possible, and we're looking for pe