Mariner · 1 day ago
Innovation Lab Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expMariner is a privately held national financial services firm focused on modern wealth needs. The Innovation Lab Manager is responsible for managing sandbox environments to support innovation initiatives, ensuring secure access, compliance, and collaboration across teams.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Define, configure, and manage sandbox/test environments to support experimentation and proof-of-concept activities
Collaborate with IT to create, maintain, and deactivate user accounts; oversee requests for entering and exiting the test environment
Ensure alignment with innovation governance policies and maintain adherence to data security, compliance, and ethical standards
Oversee information exchange with external collaborators (e.g., partners, vendors, research institutions) to ensure data is shared appropriately and securely
Partner with proof-of-concept users and project teams to understand their needs, access requirements, and technical dependencies
Track and provide regular updates on environment utilization, performance, and capacity
Identify, document, and escalate issues or new environment requirements to appropriate stakeholders
Recommend enhancements to the lab infrastructure, integrations, and processes to optimize innovation experimentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
2- 3 years of experience in IT systems management, innovation enablement, or lab/test environment administration
Understanding of sandbox/test environments, system integrations, and technical experimentation platforms
Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM) and user provisioning processes
Familiarity with SaaS applications (e.g. OCS, Salesforce) and enterprise IT environments
Knowledge of system security, compliance, and governance frameworks
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with IT for resolution
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across IT, innovation, and business teams
Detail-oriented and organized, with effective project management abilities
Capable of translating technical needs into practical processes and solutions
Strong problem-solving skills, especially in dynamic, experimental environments
Comfort with remote work and virtual collaboration tools
Preferred
Prior experience working with innovation labs, proof-of-concept projects, or experimental environments
Familiarity with AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, machine learning frameworks, or AI-driven platforms) and their requirements in test environments
Company
Mariner
Your wealth plan shouldn’t sit still. Neither do we.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$75MKey Investors
Neuberger BermanPenfund
2024-10-29Private Equity
2022-01-06Debt Financing· $75M
Leadership Team
Marty Bicknell
Founder & CEO
F
Faith Xenos
Director and Senior Wealth Advisor
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