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

Prudential Financial•Newark, NJ

4d•$150,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Initiatives will 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 includes coordinating and managing the day-to-day operations of a front office or business area. Activities may include budgeting and forecasting, contract management, strategic business and workforce planning, coordinating with corporate functions, delivering and reporting accountability metrics or OKRs, and planning and executing communications. The position drives cross-functional initiatives supporting organizational transformation and capability building; monitors KPIs, reports progress to senior leadership, and optimizes program impact. Additional work includes “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 in an agile manner, focusing on emerging technologies and best-in-class solutions.

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 that shape technology transformation at PGIM.
Coordinate and manage the day-to-day running of a front office or business area.
Drive cross-functional initiatives supporting 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/new-hire activities, and recruiting.
Support budgeting and forecasting, contract management, and strategic business and workforce planning.
Coordinate activities with corporate centers such as finance, audit, compliance, procurement, sourcing, and human resources.
Deliver and report accountability metrics or OKRs and plan and execute communications.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salary with 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 qualifying personal wellbeing purchases.
Work/life resources covering areas such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education benefit for approved traditional college enrollment and accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing shares to be purchased at 85% of the lower of the beginning or ending purchase-period prices.
Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.