Principal People Strategy & Program Manager

We’re looking for a Principal People Strategy & Program Manager to drive the execution of high-impact cross-functional initiatives that advance the People Team’s strategic priorities and broader enterprise goals. Reporting to the Director Head of People Strategy & Programs this role is critical in turning strategy into action—combining structured planning disciplined execution analytical insight and creative problem-solving.

This individual will operate at the intersection of strategy and operations with the ability to connect vision to execution conduct data-driven analyses and influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization. Success in this role requires strong strategic thinking comfort with data and ambiguity a collaborative mindset and the ability to adapt to evolving team and company culture.

This is a high-visibility high-impact individual contributor role ideal for someone who listens first builds trust-based relationships and takes initiative to lead through influence rather than authority. 

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $150000.00 and up to $208000.00. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus competitive equity package and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher depending on your location skills qualifications and experience.

• Execution: Lead and execute complex cross-functional initiatives that directly support the People Team’s most important strategic goals. Connect the dots across teams identify risks and dependencies and help translate strategy into clear actionable work.
• Strategy & Analysis: Partner closely with leaders to define problems structure initiatives and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform decisions. Use data to uncover insights identify trends and measure impact.
• Program & Project Management: Own end-to-end planning and delivery of strategic programs. Create detailed project plans establish governance routines monitor progress and ensure accountability across workstreams.
• Problem Solving & Agility: Bring a scrappy solutions-oriented mindset to ambiguous challenges. Proactively identify obstacles adapt plans and guide teams through uncertainty to outcomes.
• Operational Rhythm & Governance: Support the development and facilitation of operating cadences such as quarterly planning strategy reviews and leadership team check-ins.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Build trusted relationships across People Team leaders and cross-functional partners (e.g. Finance Tech Legal). Align on priorities clarify ownership and foster collaboration.
• Change Management & Communications: Co-create thoughtful communication and change enablement strategies that support initiative success team alignment and adoption.
• Cultural Integration: Actively listen and adapt to the evolving needs and culture of the organization. Balance strategic rigor with empathy and understanding of Chime’s values and ways of working.

• Experience: 6–10 years in strategy operations consulting or program management in a fast-paced matrixed environment.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and influence at all levels.
• Relationship Building: Skilled at listening building rapport and cultivating strong partnerships across teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to zoom out to see the big picture while quickly connecting it to actionable execution.
• Comfort with Ambiguity: Confident navigating change and bringing structure to open-ended problems.
• Project Leadership: Proven track record of independently managing complex cross-functional projects from concept to completion.
• Problem Solving: Strong ability to structure problems identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Data & Analytical Skills: Comfort working with data to conduct analyses synthesize insights and make strategic recommendations.
• People Function Knowledge: Experience working with or supporting People-related functions (e.g. HR Org Design Talent) required.

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What We Do

Chime was created because we believe everyone can Unlock Financial Progress and we want to develop solutions and services to empower people to succeed. The premise upon which we started Chime is simple: basic banking services should be helpful transparent and easy. Our suite of tools and platforms give our members the ability to have more control over their money and to take action toward achieving their financial ambitions. By designing a member-centric banking app with easy-to-understand financial tools we’re creating a more competitive market with options for everyday Americans. We offer access to accounts with no overdraft fees providing members the chance to receive their pay up to 2 days early* with direct deposit build credit history and develop financial literacy to hit their goals—among many other things. Since 2012 we’ve grown our team to more than 1500 Chimers across 3 offices. But more than that we’ve expanded the products and services we offer to our members based on their feedback. And in doing so we’ve disrupted the banking industry and changed the conversation for everyday people about money on a national level. Chime is a financial technology company not a bank. Banking services are provided by The Bancorp Bank N.A. or Stride Bank N.A. Members FDIC. *Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date.

Why Work With Us

We’ve crafted a culture that’s grounded in our core values and always focused on our members. We’re civic-minded innovators who take action to bring people together to accelerate equity and prosperity. We embrace our humanity treat each other with respect and kindness and are driven to make an impact on our members and communities far and wide.

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