This role is for a project leader who can run complex AI and analytics work end-to-end, not just “track tasks.” You’ll drive high-impact initiatives across credit risk, operations, customer insights, and emerging AI applications, while keeping stakeholders aligned and delivery disciplined.
About Foundation Finance Company (FFC)
Foundation Finance Company is a fast-growing consumer finance company partnering with home improvement contractors across the U.S. to provide flexible, customer-focused financing options. FFC has been Great Place to Work® certified since 2017 and continues investing in data-driven decision making to improve outcomes across the business.
Schedule
Remote role (must reside in one of these states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI)
Portfolio-level ownership across credit risk, AI/ML, automation, and analytics initiatives
Cross-functional partnership with stakeholders in business, credit, finance, IT, and operations
What You’ll Do
- Lead enterprise-level data science and advanced analytics projects across credit risk, AI/ML, automation, and business analytics
- Own project plans, timelines, communication, and budget adherence while aligning work to strategic goals
- Manage credit-focused initiatives while also overseeing AI and non-credit projects tied to growth and operational efficiency
- Mentor Decision Science team members through feedback, training, and execution support
- Define scope, milestones, and deliverables with cross-functional stakeholders and build accountability across teams
- Oversee prioritization and execution across the full Decision Science project portfolio
- Communicate progress, findings, and business impact to senior leadership with executive-ready clarity
- Allocate and manage resources effectively across projects (people, budget, technical capacity)
- Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies
- Champion governance, documentation, and best practices to continuously improve how the team ships
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, business management, or related field (master’s preferred)
- 4+ years of project management experience, ideally in data-driven environments and consumer lending/finance
- Working knowledge of development and design software tools used in technical teams
- Familiarity with statistical programming languages such as R, Python, and SQL (enough to speak the language and manage technical delivery well)
Benefits
- Day-one health benefits (medical, dental, vision) plus HSA/FSA options
- Day-one 401(k) enrollment with company match
- Paid time off including sick and volunteer time
- Paid parental leave options
- Employer-paid life and disability coverage
- Wellbeing on Demand program
- Flexible work environment with casual dress code
Pay Range: $95,000 – $110,000/yr.
If you’ve been trying to land a “real” data science PM role where you’re close to the work and the impact, this is one to move on.
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