Strategic Program Manager; Hybrid​/Newark, NJ

Job Classification

Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy - Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, PGIM is always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

The Program Management Office (PMO) manages a portfolio of large multi-functional projects sponsored by Senior Leadership that execute the business strategy for PGIM.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead projects and new business initiatives that drive business growth
• Modernize client facing deliverables to generate flexibility, improve timeliness, and create scalable processes
• Raise technical aptitudes and enable self‑service across the organization to create further scale
• Deploy global collaboration and workflow tools to improve efficiency

The PMO team is looking for a high-quality manager who has an affinity for project management, process improvement, and / or consulting-like assignments. The ideal candidate has a deep interest in understanding the business issues at hand, conducting analysis as needed, and implementing solutions that achieve the above business drivers.

• Create and maintain project plans and status updates; identify and document project milestones and key emerging risks through task lists, project status updates, meeting agendas, meeting summaries, etc.
• Review and document current processes and provide business recommendations to restructure and improve processes;
  Leverage technologies to create efficiencies, as appropriate;
  Implement new processes / technical solutions and train business partners
• Coordinate with multiple internal and external partners to drive deliverables and strategic outcome; be persistent, direct, and flexible when carrying out follow-ups with business partners to move an initiative forward
• Build stakeholder communications for Senior Leadership of PGIM Fixed Income and project sponsors to provide status and progress updates including milestones, dependencies, risks, costs, etc.
• Assist in developing other related communications and deliverables as needed

• 6-10 years of relevant work experience with majority of it in financial services industry.
• Proven experience in a project or business management role(s) (including planning, execution, monitoring, and control of large, cross-functional projects)
• Excellent problem‑solving skills;
  Analytical mindset to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations
• Strong communications (written, verbal and interpersonal) skills, including tact, diplomacy, and ability to influence senior executives
• Proven self‑starter with confidence to carry forward a large‑scale project through planning, execution, and closing phases;
  Ability to multi‑task and prioritize work across multiple initiatives / projects
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Visio skills
• Asset management industry experience preferred, Knowledge of public and private fixed income strategies a plus
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with strong record of academic achievement
• PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The annual base salary range for this role is from $130,000 to $160,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location,…