Vice President of Projects

Company Description Public.com is a modern investing platform designed to make the public markets more accessible and transparent for individual investors. The company combines technology, data, and education to help people make informed decisions about stocks, ETFs, and other assets. Public.com emphasizes a user-first approach, focusing on intuitive design, clear communication, and responsible investing tools. Team members collaborate across product, engineering, operations, and customer teams to build secure, scalable financial products for a diverse global user base.
Role Description The Vice President of Projects is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and cross-functional programs across Public.com. This position leads the project management function, ensuring that key product, operations, and technology projects are scoped, prioritized, and delivered on time and within budget. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining project roadmaps, aligning stakeholders, setting performance metrics, and resolving risks and dependencies that impact execution. The VP of Projects will collaborate closely with executive leadership to translate company strategy into actionable plans, guide project managers and teams, and continuously improve processes, tools, and governance. This role also involves communicating progress to senior stakeholders, driving accountability, and fostering a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in project and program management, including leading complex, multi-team initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with experience translating business goals into detailed roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
Proven leadership abilities, including mentoring teams, building high-performing project organizations, and influencing senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams and present updates to executive leadership.
Experience in fintech, financial services, or technology-driven companies, with an understanding of regulatory, security, and operational considerations.
Comfort with remote work, including using digital collaboration tools, managing distributed teams, and maintaining clear communication channels.
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Agile) are a plus.
Track record of driving process improvement, implementing governance frameworks, and optimizing tools and methodologies for project delivery.

Work arrangement
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