Project Management Intern

USD $18.00 - USD $20.85 /Yr.

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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Developin…