FTI Program Manager - Regulatory

Franklin Templeton•Baltimore, MD

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technology and Operations PMO drives enterprise-wide initiatives that enable Franklin Templeton to achieve its strategic vision. Our team partners with business units across Investment Management, Sales & Marketing, Legal and Compliance, Operations, and Technology to deliver impactful solutions. Working here means joining a collaborative, global group committed to innovation and continuous improvement. You’ll gain exposure to complex projects, diverse stakeholders, and opportunities to grow your Program Management expertise. The Program Manager position is responsible for orchestrating the strategic planning, design, and delivery of one of Franklin Templeton’s strategic programs. This role drives discovery, monitoring and implementation of Regulatory changes across the organization impacting trading, middle-office functions and downstream performance, risk and reporting systems. As part of the program, the Program Manager leads a team of individual project efforts aimed at enhancing system and operational process changes to ensure company compliance with new regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 8+ years of experience in program management or enterprise change leadership.
Proven experience leading global, multi-functional programs with significant change impact (preferably in financial services or asset management).
Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship management skills across global teams and executive levels.
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale budgets, teams, and dependencies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI preferred.
Agile and/or SAFe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Shape and oversee the Program roadmap, monitoring new industry Regulations and ensuring enterprise-wide alignment and prioritization of required operational and systemic changes.
Lead the execution of complex initiatives that span multiple regions and functions, ensuring high-quality delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
Drive governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting to ensure transparency and accountability across business, technology, and operations teams.
Identify and mitigate risks, manage interdependencies across projects, and adapt strategies as necessary to maintain delivery momentum.
Develop and execute targeted communication and engagement plans to sustain awareness and momentum throughout the program lifecycle.
Lead, mentor and guide globally located resources in the delivery of regulatory projects.

Benefits

annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan with a generous match
recognition rewards
comprehensive benefits package
range of competitive healthcare options
insurance
disability benefits
employee stock investment program
learning resources
career development programs
reimbursement for certain education expenses
paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays)
motivational wellbeing program
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center
Onsite cafeteria