Project Management Associate

Job Classification:

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

Are you interested in leading projects that help transform the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability, and efficiency? The Operations Readiness team takes great pride in our culture where transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you’ll unlock an exciting and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions.

Your Team & Role

As a Project Management Associate on the Operational Readiness Team, you will lead small and medium sized projects/initiatives as part of the Service Support & Solutions organization. These initiatives will impact multiple US business lines within the strategic initiative portfolio. These will include transformation initiatives, product launches/enhancements, and regulatory projects. You will provide leadership and guidance to Initiative/Product Owners and SMEs.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day

Perform business impact assessments.
Create strategic and tactical plans and resource coordination.
Drive execution of key operational activities (SOP’s, Training, Form Updates, etc.)
Manage and execute project communications as well as issue monitoring/resolution.
Develop, track, and implement controls to lead project and organizational risk.
Provide project level reporting.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring

1 year of experience in a project/initiative support and/or project management role or an internship preferred. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
A mix of both business process/system knowledge. A proven working understanding of the US Business Service operating model is highly beneficial.
Exceptional written and verbal communication/presentation skills; ability to communicate results and influence others. Comfortable working with senior levels of business
Skilled at resolving conflict and negotiating effectively and thoughtfully.
Process oriented. Able to work through complex scenarios, deliver streamlined solutions and quickly adapt to change. Has the ability to think strategically and evaluate process effectiveness with the ability to lead projects and initiatives.
Ability to ask the tough questions and establish relationships throughout the US business organization and the Prudential enterprise, continuously setting a higher standard.
Comfortable with risk management; to include auditing, control reporting, and financial management.
Comfortable working in a virtual and on-site environment

It would be a plus if you had:

Ability to operate in an agile manner in an environment with ambiguity and can handle multiple dissimilar responsibilities and pivot quickly as business priorities shift.
Understand business priorities, connect the dots, and provide solutions.
Identify, take ownership, proactively resolve issues and operate quickly/efficiently, while thinking/acting like a business owner.

You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can

Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we’ll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You’ll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you.

Additional Information

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence in the Shelton, CT, Fort Washington, PA or Newark, NJ offices on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

At Prudential, you can:

Take charge of your career. We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services including 1:1 Career advice, on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.

We’re a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren’t afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.

What we offer you:
Market driven base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
Retirement plans: 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers . Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

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Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $57,900.00 to $86,100.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

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