Project Coordinator, Results Delivery Office

Equitable•Syracuse, NY

17h•$60,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Equitable, our power is in our people. We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential? The Results Delivery Office (RDO) is responsible for the planning, execution and implementation of complex, transversal programs that support Equitable‘s growth and efficiency strategies. The RDO team delivers results through disciplined project and change management practices, leveraging standard project/change management methodologies and tools in alignment with best practices. Our core values are objectivity, transparency and integrity – these values are the foundation of the team’s mission to successfully and confidently deliver on critical strategic initiatives that support the company’s success as a public company. The RDO team is seeking a high-energy, results-driven Project Coordinator to join their team!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree. Major in Finance, Mathematics, Operational Research, or Business Administration is preferable.
4+ years of business experience. Knowledge of the financial services industry is desirable but not required.
2+ years of experience as a project manager leading increasingly complex programs.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Nice To Haves

Facilitation of meetings and communication of results to project team members.
Develop strong relationships and collaborate with business partners and team members through data accuracy, transparency and integrity without exception.
Ability to work with and influence stakeholders to drive timely decision-making.
Demonstrated knowledge of project planning and execution methodologies, including risk management and delivery excellence.
Experience building/managing project schedules and the ability to interpret results to drive decision-making.
Maintain process rigor, discipline and accountability while also being adaptable in using tools and methodologies in different ways.
Proven analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down data/information into meaningful findings and develop recommendations that lead to informed decision-making.
Maintain highest ethical standards; demonstrate practicality, integrity and respect for others. Promotes diversity and a culture of inclusion.
Positive attitude and teamwork are differentiating factors, as well promoting a strong team culture & values.
Software Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio (or equivalent process mapping software).
Experience in Microsoft Project, Timeline Pro and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

Successfully support large scale projects and deliver on project/business objectives.
Drive the development and maintenance of a tightly integrated project schedule across multiple workstreams.
Provide a disciplined yet flexible approach to project planning and execution, adapting to the unique needs of each project, sponsor or situation, always driving forward on the critical path.
Direct internal team members with day-to-day management of the project schedule, including project dashboards, reporting, KPIs, risk/action logs and other artifacts.
Implement rigorous risk management practices early in the process to identify potential pitfalls and develop mitigation strategies well in advance of risk realization.
Develop data-driven reporting and relevant KPIs to track/measure performance and course correct when necessary, including rigorous adherence to budget reporting.
Able to work with and influence stakeholders at all levels in the organization to successfully deliver on project commitments.
The ability to develop strong relationships and influence without authority is a core capability of RDO senior team members.
Partner with key leadership team members in identifying, prioritizing and implementing transformational objectives in their business operations using operational excellence/business process techniques and resources.
Work with team members & peers to identify issues and use problem-solving skills (including root cause analysis) to resolve issues in a timely manner. Able to break down complex issues into discrete components to analyze, diagnose, assess and recommend viable solutions.
Through industry leading and research-based methodologies, provide change discipline to enable end-user adoption required to realize targeted objectives.