Pagaya Director Strategic Projects 

United States, New York, New York 

495909721

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the execution of the Business strategy and roadmap, translating it into operational goals and objectives integrated into daily operations.
• Provide executives with regular updates on projects, personnel, and operational recommendations to support the growth of the business.
• Serve as the project manager for strategic initiatives, working in a collaborative and cross-functional environment across teams and levels to drive business results.
• Act as a product and technology steward and manage the product lifecycle by promoting and driving adoption, both internally and externally.
• Develop a key performance indicators (KPI) dashboard and insights for use by the President’s team and his direct reports to measure and communicate progress against the business and Product Strategy.
• Manage standing team, all-hands, and other committee meetings for OOP team.
• Assist the team with the preparation of board meeting materials and topics related to mission-critical projects/company goals.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; be a key representative of Pagaya to the team and market.
• Make a strong contribution to the company culture, identifying initiatives, implementing programs, and acting as a go-to resource for the Product team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience supporting executives or cross-functional teams in a similar professional setting (Consulting/Fintech/Consumer Lending is a bonus).
• Previous knowledge or experience in financial services or fintech is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, seek necessary information for informed decision-making, and efficiently allocate time.
• Passionate about contributing to Pagaya's mission of creating a more efficient and equitable financial landscape.
• Collaborative team player comfortable supporting colleagues and effectively working with a globally distributed team.
• Proficient in cross-functional collaboration, capable of leading and executing projects across various levels and teams.
• Maintains a constructive and proactive attitude, showcasing creativity in problem-solving.
• Recognizes and responds effectively to moments of urgency, taking necessary actions to accomplish tasks.
• Skilled in visual communication, adept at presenting information clearly for decision-making purposes. Experience in creating comprehensive, on-brand presentation decks for an executive audience.
• Establishes trust and serves as a valuable thought partner to the OOP maintaining discretion and operating independently with mature and professional judgment.
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent relevant experience.