Manager, Strategic Projects

Spring EQ LLC•Charlotte, NC

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Spring EQ is a national home equity lender providing flexible and tailored financing solutions directly to consumers with a national network of experienced brokers and partners. Since its founding in 2016, Spring EQ is among the fastest growing and highest-rated home equity financing partners in the United States. Spring EQ offers a broad range of home equity products and delivers a simple and streamlined process that results in faster funding, trustworthy loans, and less frustration for consumers today. To learn more about Spring EQ, visit www.springeq.com. At Spring EQ, it is our mission to empower homeowners and buyers to achieve and maximize the value of homeownership in a simple, fast, and ethical manner. Our values are to Be kind and treat all people – teammates, customers, and vendors – with respect and consideration Be adaptable and embrace change Be accountable and take responsibility and deliver the effort to fully complete the task Be better and strive for continuous improvement in ourselves, our team, and the company for our customers Be part of the solution and solve problems, find the answers, and collaborate Work hard, have fun, and get things done The Manager, Strategic Projects is responsible for leading and executing key strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth, efficiency, and transformation. This role partners with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to translate strategic goals into actionable project plans, ensuring timely delivery, measurable outcomes, and effective change management across departments.

Requirements

Strategic and critical thinking
Cross-functional collaboration
Change management and adaptability
Results-oriented and proactive
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Data-driven decision-making
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field required.
3+ years management experience in Financial Services or Product Management; Project Management related experience, preferably in operations, strategy or transformation roles.
Proven track record of successfully implementing cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Smartsheet, and other applicable software.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).

Nice To Haves

Experience within mortgage industry highly preferred
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or related certification desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for strategic initiatives, from planning to execution and post-implementation review.
Collaborate with executives and functional leaders to translate strategic priorities into detailed project plans, milestones, and success metrics.
Monitor progress and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and issues that could impact delivery.
Drive alignment across departments by facilitating communication, collaboration, and accountability.
Develop and maintain project documentation, including charters, timelines, budgets, and status reports.
Coordinate and lead project meetings, ensuring clear communication of goals, progress, and next steps.
Report progress and insights to senior leadership through dashboards, presentations, and executive summaries.
Support organizational change management efforts, ensuring employees and stakeholders are informed and engaged during transitions.
Use data and performance metrics to evaluate project outcomes and recommend adjustments to strategy or process.
Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.