Product Manager I

Mariner Finance • Nottingham, MD

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager I helps guide the development and enhancement of Mariner Finance’s digital products, overseeing the product lifecycle from ideation through deployment. The role supports digital services that meet user needs and business objectives, working with engineering, design, marketing, operations, and other teams to improve user experience and deliver products aligned with Mariner’s relationship-based business model. It also supports product strategy through market research, customer feedback, and product performance analysis.

Candidates within 60 miles of the company’s Baltimore or Plano offices are required to work onsite Monday through Thursday. Work hours depend on the business hours of the time zone serviced; the company may change the schedule to address business needs. The position involves frequent extended sitting, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasional movement and lifting or moving items up to 20 pounds; and close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mariner Finance provides full-time employees with a benefits package in addition to monetary compensation; details are available on the company’s benefits webpage. The role is subject to the company’s equal opportunity, reasonable accommodation, and drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policies. Duties may change or additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs require.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• At least one year of experience in product management, project management, or a related role.
• Basic understanding of software development processes and UX/UI design principles.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and coordinate efforts across multiple teams.
• Proactive, self-motivated, quick to learn, with strong business aptitude and a positive attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with product management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Trello.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban.
• Prior experience in consumer lending, financial services, or with leading lenders or lead aggregators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the product team and internal teams, including operations, marketing, and the C-suite, communicating digital product updates, progress, and requirements.
• Assist in managing and prioritizing the backlog for external digital services and solutions, keeping it organized and aligned with strategic goals and the broader product vision.
• Support day-to-day digital product development, remove obstacles, and facilitate efficient and accurate workflows.
• Participate in scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support the VP of Product in gathering, analyzing, and documenting product requirements for digital features and functionality.
• Translate product requirements into clear user stories with acceptance criteria in collaboration with the development team.
• Conduct basic market research and competitive analysis in consumer lending and financial services, and monitor industry developments to identify trends and opportunities.
• Participate in product testing, including UAT; provide feedback; and help collect and analyze customer insights and user feedback.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, operations, marketing, and other teams to support digital product delivery and alignment with Mariner’s relationship-based business model.
• Help track and analyze product KPIs and develop dashboards and reports to improve visibility into results and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.
• Perform additional functions as needed to meet market demand and staffing needs and deliver consistent, high-quality customer service.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive a benefits package in addition to monetary compensation; specific benefits are described on the company’s benefits webpage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level