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Mariner Finance · 1 day ago

Project Manager II Legal & Compliance

Nottingham, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Mariner Finance is a company focused on providing financial services, and they are seeking a Project Manager II for their Legal and Compliance department. The role involves driving the execution of strategic initiatives, coordinating project activities, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

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Responsibilities

Lead strategic projects, ensuring quality of results, timely delivery, scope management, and adherence to budget

Collaborate with leaders and teams to develop, maintain, and monitor comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies

Gather, analyze, and document business requirements to ensure alignment with company goals

Maintain accurate project documentation throughout the lifecycle, including plans, charters, budgets, deliverables, and progress updates

Conduct project meetings, track deliverables, and provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior leadership

Identify risks or delays early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues appropriately

Serve as the primary liaison between Legal and Compliance Management, IT, other cross-functional partners, and vendors to ensure alignment and timely execution

Utilize project management tools to track project variables and to provide project reporting and control activities

Communicate project goals, requirements, and updates clearly across technical and non-technical audiences

Create supporting technical and functional documentation and provide support for deployed solutions

Cultivate business relationships with stakeholders, leading to partnership and collaboration around requirements and risks. Communicate effectively to identify business needs and manage expectations

Provide logistical support to project teams, including scheduling, document management, and coordination of communications

Stay informed on industry standards, best practices, and regulatory updates relevant to Operations

Perform additional functions as required to ensure consistent quality and service delivery

Qualification

Legal ComplianceConsumer Lending KnowledgeProject ManagementWrikeMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-Starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field; additional, applicable years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree

Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading and coordinating projects within business operations, with at least two (2) years of cross-functional, full-cycle project management experience

Demonstrated track record of leading projects to successful completion within established timelines, scope, and budgets

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies with the ability to tailor approaches to fit project needs

Strong knowledge of the Consumer Lending and/or Financial Services industry

Experience with Wrike or similar project management tools with ability to generate, analyze, and present reports or dashboards to monitor progress and support decision-making

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to influence, collaborate, gain alignment, and drive progress across cross-functional teams and levels of the organization

Demonstrated analytical and presentation skills to both evaluate information, concepts, and practices and to successfully convey to others in their terms the import and impact on business plans and objectives

Ability to understand business operations and processes and conduct research as needed to contribute valuable insights to support informed decision-making

Strong sense of urgency, results-oriented with the ability to execute

Desire and ability to learn emerging technologies and methodologies

Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate professionally and effectively with vendors and all levels of company staff

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Strong sense of urgency, results-oriented with the ability to execute

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to multi-task, change direction, effectively prioritize, and meet deadlines with both local and remote staff

Highly-motivated self-starter with strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to support multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Experience supporting system implementations or technology rollouts

Experience supporting and driving initiatives within legal or compliance functions

Benefits

Health Insurance - Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions if enrolled in a qualifying plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company-paid Basic Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary worksite benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, and Supplemental AD&D Insurance

401(k) and Company Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off - full-time employees may accrue a minimum of 120 hours per year

11 Paid Holidays

FMLA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Referral Incentives

Education Assistance Program

Complimentary FIMC Membership Plan

Access to industry-specific training programs

Certain roles may qualify for additional benefits such as Relocation Assistance, Debt Assistance, Cell Phone Reimbursement, and Travel/Auto Reimbursement.