Program Manager Two Jobs in Easley, SC (NOW HIRING)

Drive Strategic Excellence & Shape Our Future

For over 25 years, Purpose Financial and our family of brands—including Advance America and Purpose Money—have been dedicated to making financial solutions accessible, simple, and straightforward for millions of Americans. With 2,500+ employees across 800+ locations in 23 states, we're committed to helping each customer achieve their version of financial stability.

At Purpose Financial, we believe strategic alignment and execution are essential to fulfilling our mission. We're seeking a talented Strategic Program Manager to join our Office of Strategy at our downtown Greenville, SC headquarters and play a pivotal role in positioning Purpose Financial to deliver on its Executive Strategy. In this role, you'll report to the Director, Strategic Program Management and serve as a key driver of cross-functional collaboration, strategic roadmap development, and performance management. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on analytical problem-solving, facilitating alignment across diverse teams, and translating complex strategic initiatives into measurable business outcomes.

The Strategy and Strategic Program Manager will play a key role in positioning Purpose Financial to deliver on its Executive Strategy through aligning the organization towards common objectives, monitoring and communicating strategic outcomes. This role will facilitate cross functional collaboration to achieve alignment and delivery of the key initiatives with measurable milestones/success metrics. Evolve and execute effective governance and corporate strategy to ensure completion of the strategic initiatives and priorities in pursuit of delivering business outcomes aligned with a 3-year strategic plan. Essential skills for this role: Analytical and strategic mindset, critical thinking, entrepreneur mindset / experience, stakeholders management, cross‑functional collaboration, effective communications, project management. This individual must be self‑motivated, flexible, and willing to learn and develop new skills as business needs change. This role operates within the Office of Strategy and regularly interfaces with executive management.

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of experience in strategy or strategic program performance management in a cross‑functional environment (financial services industry preferred)
• 3+ years of strategic planning and performance management experience
• 3+ years of strategic project management and governance experience, including tracking projects and communicating progress to senior management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data analysis, and visualization required (Tableau preferred)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to interpret data insights, identify opportunities, and influence changes at all levels
• Exceptional leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills with ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business and technology organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with comfort presenting to executive management
• Ability to connect and facilitate multiple people/functions toward a common outcome
• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, high‑volume, fast‑paced environment
• Understanding of technology and operations, particularly in consumer financial operations (in‑depth understanding of financial services preferred)

• Health/Life Benefits, HSA with Employer Seed, and 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program supporting your total wellbeing
• Onsite gym, valet parking, and complimentary snacks/drinks at our downtown Greenville headquarters

• Tuition Reimbursement to advance your career
• Career growth opportunities in a stable, thriving financial services organization
• Direct exposure to executive management and strategic decision‑making
• Rewards & Recognition Program celebrating your impact

• A collaborative, supportive environment guided by our nine core principles
• Meaningful work directly shaping Purpose Financial's strategic direction
• Cross‑functional partnerships across Finance, Technology, and Operations
• Business casual work environment with flexibility and support

Join us in driving strategic excellence and shaping the future of Purpose Financial. If you're passionate about strategic planning, performance management, and facilitating organizational alignment toward common goals, we want to hear from you.

- Location:
Greenville, SC
*(Hybrid position)*
- Position Type:
Full-time, Exempt
- Reports To:
Director, Strategic Program Management
- Travel:
Up to 20% depending on business needs

Purpose Financial will not provide sponsorship for employment‑based visas or immigration benefits for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

*Current or future immigration sponsorship includes, for example: H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, CPT, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency or otherwise requiring the entry of the company as your immigration employer of record in government records.*