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# Senior Project Manager at Onbe

- **Company:** Onbe
- **Location:** Buffalo Grove, IL
- **Posted:** 2026-10-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onbe/jobs/4724027006

## Job description

Onbe, a fast-growing FinTech, bringing innovation to a rapidly growing global marketplace, stands for “on behalf.” Because that’s exactly how we work: on behalf of our clients, as their comprehensive payments partner. We transform the way payments are imagined — as an opportunity for innovation, a source of insight to customers, and a way to connect with partners around the globe!

Summary

The Onbe Program Management Office (PMO) is seeking a highly skilled and strategically minded Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives. This role requires a seasoned professional who independently drives execution aligned with departmental and enterprise goals, demonstrates strong business acumen, and influences outcomes across teams. The Senior Project Manager will manage resources, schedules, and financials while applying Agile and PDLC methodologies to deliver high-impact results. This individual is expected to lead with emotional intelligence, communicate complex ideas effectively, and proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful project delivery.

## Key Responsibilities

- Independently develop and execute project plans aligned with strategic departmental goals and cross-functional initiatives.
- Lead enterprise-wide Agile projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact.
- Apply critical thinking to proactively identify risks, predict potential issues, and implement innovative solutions with minimal oversight.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, including third-party vendors, to ensure alignment and accountability across stakeholders.
- Establish and execute communication plans that influence strategy and ensure stakeholder engagement.
- Manage scope changes and assess downstream impacts to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement by integrating feedback and coaching into project execution and team development.
- Lead organizational change efforts within the role, facilitating communication and alignment across stakeholders.
- Apply expert knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Asana) to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
- Monitor and report progress, milestones, and performance metrics to all levels of the organization.
- Partner with senior leadership to foster strategic relationships and trust, influencing cross-functional strategy and innovation.
- Champion the use of technology to improve project outcomes and mentor others in function-specific systems and tools.

## Qualifications & Competencies

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, CSM, SAFe) strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of project management experience preferred, including at least 5 years leading initiatives of significant scope and impact. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply competencies such as strategic execution, cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking, and autonomous problem resolution in Agile environments.
- Experience in payments and disbursements is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives with broad impact, managing multiple competing priorities and adapting swiftly to emergent needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, gain buy-in, and lead through change.
- Proven ability to communicate complex ideas and strategic insights across all levels of the organization.
- High level of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and corporate maturity.
- Recognized as a subject matter expert in project management and function-specific technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to self-identify development opportunities, seek coaching, and apply feedback with accountability.

The base salary band for this position is budgeted for $113,220.00 to $150,960 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, business needs, and market demand. Our competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, work from anywhere, generous parental leave, and more! Our job titles may span more than one career level. All candidates are encouraged to apply. At Onbe, a diverse group of people, ideas, and perspectives are key to achieving phenomenal things. For over 25 years, our focus has remained on building a culture of openness and ingenuity, where employees come together to innovate and build disbursement solutions that make the lives of our clients and their consumers and workforces easier and better. Our definition of success includes celebrating differences and affirming belonging. To that end, we ask employees to come to Onbe as they are and contribute their diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences.

We believe that the recruiting phase is only the very beginning of diversity and inclusion. At Onbe, we’re constantly evolving the way we celebrate diversity every day and in everything we do. With several internal committees that are dedicated to mental and physical wellness, diversity, inclusion, and community outreach, we are committed to making a culture that is inclusive to all.

Onbe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek out ways to create a mindful workforce that embraces diversity and celebrates a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or family status, religion, age, disability, genetic information or military service. Our equal opportunity policy applies to all decisions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion or advancement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, training and leaves of absence

## About Onbe

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Onbe provides a fully managed, API-driven platform that enables businesses to issue fast, flexible digital payouts to consumers across 10+ payment methods.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not publicly disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States (with additional offices in Conshohocken, PA; Plano, TX; London, England; and remote hubs in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, New York)
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Fintech / Payments / Business-to-Consumer Payouts
- **Target customers**: B2B – enterprises and businesses (insurance, financial services, healthcare, gig economy, etc.) that need to disburse payments to consumers, contractors, or claimants.
- **Mission / purpose**: “Powering flexible, modern business-to-consumer payouts at scale” and “Make every payout an extension of your brand” [onbe.com](https://www.onbe.com/).

## Products & Services
- **Onbe Payouts Platform (API)** – A single integration that connects to a client’s existing workflows and supports disbursements via virtual/physical cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Push to Card, and more. Includes fraud controls, tokenization, and two-factor authentication.
- **Fully Managed Programs** – Onbe handles payment operations, compliance, fraud monitoring, and 24/7/365 multilingual customer support on behalf of clients.
- **Global Payouts** – Cross-border capabilities to issue payments to recipients around the world.
- **Digital Check Replacement** – A service that helps businesses switch from paper checks to digital payouts, reducing costs and improving speed.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key metric**: 290+ million consumers paid; 99% client retention rate; 30 years of experience; serving 60+ industries [onbe.com](https://www.onbe.com/).
- **Notable investors/partners**: Not publicly available
- **Growth signals**: Headcount of ~350 employees (as of 2026); actively hiring across multiple US locations and remote hubs; expanding product roles with new Director of Product Management positions; high client retention indicates strong market fit.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Single API, many payout options** – Clients integrate once and offer consumers a choice of 10+ payment methods, including the latest digital wallets.
- **Fully managed model** – Offloads payment complexity, compliance, and customer support, allowing clients to focus on core business.
- **Security & compliance** – Built-in fraud controls, tokenization, and dedicated compliance team reduce risk.
- **Branded experience** – Payouts are customizable to extend client brand identity, increasing recipient trust and loyalty.
- **Proven track record** – 99% client retention over decades signals durable partnerships and reliable technology.

## Strategic Focus
- **Global expansion** – Scaling capabilities to issue payouts internationally without adding operational complexity.
- **Digital transformation** – Helping clients migrate from paper checks to faster, digital disbursement methods.
- **Platform depth** – Continuing to enhance the API, add payout options, and improve the recipient experience (mobile wallets, instant access).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & work style**: Hybrid workspace (flexible remote/on-site); offices near Chicago, Philadelphia, and London; remote hubs in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, New York. Culture described as “openness and ingenuity” with a strong emphasis on diversity and belonging [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/onbe).
- **Perks & benefits**:
  - Parental leave up to 15 weeks
  - Open Paid Time Off
  - 13 paid holidays
  - Summer Fridays / No Meeting Fridays
  - HSA employer contribution
  - Wellness rewards & pet benefits
- **Engineering & tech stack**: Modern stack including Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Golang, Cosmos DB, Dapr, PowerBI, GitHub, Jira, Salesforce. Roles across product, engineering, sales, and marketing.

## Sources
1. [onbe.com/company/careers](https://www.onbe.com/company/careers)
2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/onbe](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/onbe)
3. [onbe.com](https://www.onbe.com/)
4. [onbe.com/company/overview](https://www.onbe.com/company/overview)
5. [builtin.com/company/onbe](https://builtin.com/company/onbe)

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