Director, Strategic Initiatives - PGIM Technology (Hybrid - Newark, NJ)

Prudential Financial•Newark, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

PGIM is seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives to lead and execute enterprise-wide programs that shape the future of technology transformation at PGIM, Prudential’s Global Investment Management division. The role supports corporate and business-unit needs and specializes in coordinating and managing the day-to-day operations of a front office or business area. Activities may include budgeting and forecasting, contract management, and support for strategic business and workforce planning. The Director coordinates with corporate functions including finance, audit, compliance, procurement, sourcing, and human resources, and is responsible for delivering and reporting accountability metrics or OKRs. The role may also include communication planning and execution. The position drives cross-functional initiatives that support organizational transformation and capability building, monitors KPIs, reports progress to senior leadership, and optimizes program impact. Additional focus areas include “Change the Business” program management, the Head of Technology’s presentations and special projects, partnership with GTO/PGIM leadership, and events such as Innovate, town halls, intern/new-hire activities, and recruiting. PGIM Technology advances digital and data transformation, investment insights and analytics, and functional modernization across PGIM in partnership with business and corporate functions. Its workstreams operate collaboratively and agilely, with a focus on emerging technologies and best-in-class solutions. The role is hybrid in Newark, New Jersey.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in strategic program leadership, workforce planning, or talent development.
Proven success managing enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple geographies.
Strong understanding of technology and global services functions.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
Strategic thinker with a bias for action.
Collaborative leader who thrives in matrixed environments.
Passion for building inclusive and future-ready workforces.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI-enabled learning platforms and modern talent development tools.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute enterprise-wide programs supporting PGIM technology transformation.
Drive cross-functional initiatives that support organizational transformation and capability building.
Monitor KPIs, report progress to senior leadership, and continuously optimize program impact.
Manage “Change the Business” programs.
Support the Head of Technology’s presentations and special projects.
Partner with GTO/PGIM leadership.
Coordinate events, including Innovate, town halls, intern and new-hire activities, and recruiting.
Coordinate and manage day-to-day running of a front office or business area.
Support budgeting and forecasting, contract management, and strategic business and workforce planning.
Coordinate activities with finance, audit, compliance, procurement, sourcing, and human resources.
Deliver and report accountability metrics or OKRs, and support communication planning and execution.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salary and yearly bonus potential.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Paid time off and leaves of absence, including parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness programs, including up to $1,600 per year in reimbursement for personal wellbeing purchases.
Work/life resources for parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education benefit for approved college enrollment and accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with shares available at 85% of the lower of the beginning or ending purchase-period price.
Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.