Business Project Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a results-driven Business Project Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional business initiatives. You will deliver projects that span Operations, HR, Finance, Sales, and other business teams while championing Anchor’s core values. Success in the role requires disciplined project-management skills, crisp communication, and the confidence to guide stakeholders toward timely, measurable outcomes. The successful candidate will bring both project management expertise and a strong process improvement mindset, ensuring that business objectives are met efficiently and effectively. This position must be a self-starter, not afraid to ruffle feathers, step on toes, or challenge the status quo. Decisive action and self-confidence are keys to project success. Doing is valued over talking, and a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans for sustainable growth are vital.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience managing complex business projects and/or executing continuous improvement projects, ideally within a mortgage, financial services, or real estate environment.
- Demonstrated experience with Project Management methodologies.
- Relevant PM certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Business or related field required.
- Independent worker who also works well in a team and is a driver for organizational change.
- Ability to corral busy team members and take initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in translating data into actionable insights.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- High adaptability and resilience in fast-paced and evolving business settings.
Nice To Haves
- MBA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to document opportunities, challenges, best practices.
- Perform gap analysis between current and future state business processes.
- Assist in developing business cases and ROI assessments for process improvements.
- Analyze data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in lending and servicing processes.
- Collaborate with software engineering to execute sustainable, secure solutions.
- Analyze and effectively utilize resource capacity, including allocation of resources, utilization, assignments, etc.
- Execute product/initiative roadmap for lending technology, borrower portals, or AI tools.
- Translate market research, customer feedback, and company strategy into product features.
- Help prioritize features and initiatives based on business impact and ROI.
- Monitor adoption and performance of product features post-launch using data analytics.
- Identify early warning signs and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Ensure products align with Anchor Loans’ brand, customer experience, and regulatory requirements.
- Act as the voice of the customer within the organization.
- Prepare status reports and dashboards for executives and stakeholders.
- Lead post-project evaluations and lessons-learned sessions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D insurance
- Generous sick leave & vacation benefits for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits
- Highly competitive performance bonus
- 401(k) retirement program with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement toward professional development
- Workplace Celebrations, Team Building, Charity Drives, and Food Truck luncheons
- Onsite gym (Thousand Oaks only)
- 12 Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
