Colten Cain

About Colten Cain

I\'m a seasoned PM with nearly a decade of experience in the financial services industry. With a passion for people and process, I pour my soul into creating effortless experiences by asking the right questions and assembling the right team to ensure success. I love a good complex puzzle that needs solving, collaborating with the best in the business, and am continually curious.I set bold and audacious goals but calculate and structure my thinking based on relevant and impactful data. I seek to address complicated business problems and am experienced with delivering complex cross-functional product initiatives by leveraging both traditional and Agile methodologies.Interested in learning more? Check out my website at coltencain.com.

Experience

1. Project Manager Ii

   First Tech Federal Credit Union

   Oct 2019 — Present · Hillsboro, OR, US

   Oversaw both short-term and long-term campaigns, which lead to surpassing plan by more than 7% in 2024.• Directed the strategic allocation of project budgets exceeding $7 million per year.• Mitigated project risks, streamlined processes through effective interpersonal communication, and monitored project scope, decreasing unnecessary dialogue and increasing speed to market by 65%.• Managed internal resources and contracted vendors (domestic and international), leading efforts to optimize process automations to reduce project bottlenecks.• Recognition:o CNN Underscored editor’s pick for best personal loans product in 2024.o WalletHub’s pick for best personal loans for credit unions 2024.o Investopedia’s list of best personal loans

Education

• Gonzaga University

  Bachelor's Degree, Communication & Leadership

  2013 — 2015

• Mount Spokane High School

  High School Diploma

  2007 — 2011