Project Management Intern

Base Salary Range

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Since 1927, the Mariner Finance family of companies has provided customers with creative, flexible, and convenient lending options. Headquartered in Baltimore, Mariner Finance operates coast-to-coast with physical locations in over half the states. With a growing number of employees, superior customer service remains the cornerstone of our business, and we pride ourselves in delivering a variety of loans with an enhanced focus on exceptional service. We work with customers to find options that are beneficial to their specific needs, which is why we are recognized by our customers as one of the community’s consumer finance companies of choice.

Benefits:

For information regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.marinerfinance.com/careers/benefits/

All full time employees are provided with a generous benefits package in addition to their monetary compensation. Learn more about it today.

Job Details

In this role, you will...

Gain hands-on experience in project management, strategic implementation, and process improvement within the Central Operations division. Support key initiatives that optimize workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and align with strategic business objectives. Have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean, and gain practical experience in managing and executing projects. Work alongside experienced professionals, observing how cross-functional teams collaborate to implement key initiatives, while developing your skills in both project management and business analysis.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in project coordination to ensure quality results, timely delivery, and management of scope, schedule, and budget.

• Learn to gather and document project requirements under the guidance of experienced team members.

• Gain familiarity with project management tools by helping to track project variables and assist in preparing project reports.

• Participate in project team meetings, learning how to communicate project status and issues effectively.

• Observe how project resources are coordinated within a matrix environment.

• Learn to identify potential project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.

• Help create and organize project documentation, gaining insight into technical and functional aspects of solutions.

• Learn how to analyze business processes to identify opportunities for strategic improvements and propose actionable solutions.

• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and provide data-driven recommendations based on user feedback.

• Research and evaluate new tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.

• Support the development of project plans, including timelines and milestones, under supervision.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, learning how different departments work together on projects.

• Attend project status meetings and assist in preparing updates for stakeholders

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by helping gather feedback and organize data for analysis.

• Gain exposure to various aspects of project management and business analysis through shadowing and hands-on tasks.

• May perform additional functions depending on market demand and staffing in order to provide consistent quality customer service.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program and pursuing a degree in Project Management, Business Analytics, Business Management, or a related field of study.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning with an eagerness to learn emerging technologies and methodologies.

• Developing analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen interest in organizational and project administration.

• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of company staff.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams across and at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and manage multiple tasks.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or academic projects related to project management or business analysis.

• Familiarity with basic data analysis techniques.

• Previous internship or part-time work experience in a professional setting.

Hours of Work:

Monday through Friday.

Work hours will depend on the business hours of the time zone serviced.

To the extent permitted by law, the Company may, in its sole discretion, change the work schedule to address business needs.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO:

Mariner Finance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, familial or caregiver status, citizenship status, status as a victim of domestic violence, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. Employee must be able to perform the essential duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Drug/Alcohol/Smoke-free workplace.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time or without notice.

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