Prudential Financial · 1 week ago
Director, GT&O Strategic and Operational Planning
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $206K/yrPrudential Financial is a leading financial services institution, and they are seeking a Director for Strategic and Operational Planning in their Global Technology and Operations team. This role involves collaborating across the enterprise to develop and implement strategies that drive profitable growth and solve complex business problems.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesHealth CareInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Lead the development of integrated GT&O strategic plans that align with enterprise goals and technology roadmaps
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to identify priority initiatives, resource needs, and success metrics
Support the strategic initiatives advancement and prioritization process to develop and assess the initiatives that will have greatest impact on the business and its customers
Translate strategic objectives into actionable programs, projects, and portfolio epics with clear timelines and ownership
Support the development and ongoing refinement of the overall strategy and strategic priorities for the GT&O
Drive capability mapping, assessment, and planning in partnership with Enterprise Architecture
Support initiative work with existing forecasts, identifying incremental needs or savings based on program priorities, and gaining buy in as needed. Manage overall budgets for initiatives and escalate needed changes to leadership
Implement innovation by identifying and promoting opportunities for improvement or efficiencies through process enhancements or new technologies, resulting in benefit realization
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful outcomes on key strategic initiatives, driving results that benefit multiple organizations through effective collaboration and execution
Work on significant and unique issues in which analysis of situations or data requires the evaluation of intangible variables and may impact future concepts, products or technologies. Exercise latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments
Drive the development of insights on trends and market intelligence to inform decision-making
Create strategy documents and communication materials, including business and strategic reviews to senior leaders, including the GT&O Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Executive Leadership Team (ELT), US Management Committee (USMC) and the Board of Directors
Partner with Corporate Development (M&A) and Finance to develop and assess potential acquisitions, as needed
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated expertise in portfolio and program management for large initiatives
Experience with agile development methodologies
Strong understanding of business concepts, tools and processes essential for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills
Ability to optimally leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
Ability to learn new skills and expand knowledge on a continuous basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
Bachelor's degree (technical, business management, or finance degrees, preferred) or experience in related fields
Preferred
Financial/Insurance industry experience, a plus
Benefits
Market competitive 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.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
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.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Company
Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial specializes in the fields of investment management, life insurance, and retirement benefits. It is a sub-organization of Prudential Financial.
Founded in 1875
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25BKey Investors
AM Best
2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2001-12-13IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer
Yanela Frias
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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