PGIM Fixed Income: Project Manager (Hybrid/Newark, NJ)

Job Classification :

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

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re 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.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

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

These high-impact initiatives are designed to achieve the following business drivers :

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.

What you can expect

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

What you will bring

6-10 years of relevant work experience preferred.

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 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.

What we offer you :

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO (Paid Time Off)

Retirement plans :

401(k) plan with generous company match (up to 4%)

Company-funded pension plan

Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, 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 health, and career development.

Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment, approved degrees, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.