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Spring EQ · 9 hours ago

Manager, Strategic Projects

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Spring EQ is a national home equity lender focused on providing tailored financing solutions to consumers. The Manager, Strategic Projects role involves leading key strategic initiatives that enhance organizational growth and efficiency, collaborating with senior leaders to turn strategic goals into actionable project plans.

FinanceFinancial ServicesMortgageService Industry

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for strategic initiatives, from planning to execution and post-implementation review

Collaborate with executives and functional leaders to translate strategic priorities into detailed project plans, milestones, and success metrics

Monitor progress and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and issues that could impact delivery

Drive alignment across departments by facilitating communication, collaboration, and accountability

Develop and maintain project documentation, including charters, timelines, budgets, and status reports

Coordinate and lead project meetings, ensuring clear communication of goals, progress, and next steps

Report progress and insights to senior leadership through dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries

Support organizational change management efforts, ensuring employees and stakeholders are informed and engaged during transitions

Use data and performance metrics to evaluate project outcomes and recommend adjustments to strategy or process

Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

Change managementProject managementCross-functional collaborationData-driven decision-makingStrategic thinkingLeadership skillsAnalytical abilitiesProactivityStress managementContinuous improvementStakeholder managementBusiness developmentMortgage industry knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyPMP certificationLean Six Sigma certificationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication skillsPresentation skillsOrganizational skillsEmotional intelligenceAdaptabilityTime managementTeamworkFlexibilityProject management methodologies

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field required

3+ years management experience in Financial Services or Product Management; Project Management related experience, preferably in operations, strategy or transformation roles

Proven track record of successfully implementing cross-functional strategic initiatives

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Smartsheet, and other applicable software

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)

Strategic and critical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management and adaptability

Results-oriented and proactive

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Data-driven decision-making