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Project Manager of Continuous Improvement and Technology Operations
Prudential Securities
Newark, NJ, United States
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Description
Prudential is seeking a Project Manager of Continuous Improvement and Technology Operations within Internal Audit with a proven track record of leading large, complex initiatives that include process integration, technology requirements and strong business connectivity. You must be resilient and flexible to meet the high demands of a continuous improvement culture within the complexities of a large, established company. This position reports to the Director, Audit Innovation and Solutions.
In partnership with the Director, Audit Innovation and Solutions you will program and project manage initiatives to develop, design and deploy innovative solutions to enhance the processes and tools designed to support and enable the audit department globally. Additionally, this role has responsibility for certain technology operating processes to maintain existing systems. This requires cultivating partnerships across the Audit department and the technology community to ensure we are continually enhancing the internal audit program and developing leading edge solutions to meet emerging business objectives.
In this role you will lead a team of experienced audit training professionals to:
• Accountable for delivering highly technical programs and projects which include large/complex/cross-functional strategic and/or technical initiatives.
• Provide core project management expertise for the full lifecycle of initiatives. Efforts include but not limited to: project planning, initiation, resourcing, execution, monitoring, control and completion.
• Manage day to day technology operational support functions including requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, user provisioning and interactions with GBTS and key vendors
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant project and program reporting. Ensure projects are delivered within the defined scope, quality, time and cost requirements.
• Work with multiple stakeholders across teams and across initiatives.
• Establish strong business partnerships within and outside of the Internal Audit Department to resolve issues quickly and advance efforts expeditiously.
• Facilitate engagement with internal and external stakeholders, ensure strategic alignment, have clear understanding of project goals and focus on delivering meaningful outcomes.
• May include management responsibility of other project managers including employees and consultants as well as on-shore and off-shore resources.
The leadership characteristics you will possess are:
• An inclusive, collaborative leader who is intellectually curious and creative
• Broad strategic thinker, who understands operating globally and applying frameworks locally
• Adaptable to communications and styles to meet colleagues’ needs and expresses information in a clear, direct way
• A resiliency, capacity and the ability to manage multiple priorities and make ongoing decisions
• Flexibility and adaptability - need to be fluid and effective as business conditions and organizational dynamics change. Remain calm and thoughtful, yet decisive under pressure
• A self-critical and disciplined approach, with a positive, constructive attitude toward managing
• Highest levels of ethics, values and integrity; should be highly respected within current/previous organizations and within the industry as a trusted professional
• A good balance of confidence and humility
• The ability to travel to Asia and Latin America
Qualifications
• 5+ years Project Management experience
• Experience with Internal Audit methodology, regulatory requirements and processes
• Proven record of effectively operating at both a strategic and tactical level
• Proven track record of managing complex, highly technical projects across functions and business lines.
• Ability to balance structure and flexibility, with a drive toward results and accountability
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong executive presence and experience dealing with senior business leaders
• Well-developed leadership, management and strategic-thinking skills, with the ability to excite and lead others in a highly collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, often competing, and diverse priorities and programs
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is a plus