Project Management VP

Voya Financial • Boston, MA

10d

About The Position

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – The Vice President of the Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) for Wealth Management is responsible for establishing and leading a best-in-class PMO function that delivers strategic technology and business initiatives across the Wealth Management division. This role will drive the successful implementation of innovative digital platforms to enhance advisor and client experiences, expand service offerings, and optimize operational efficiency. The VP will serve as a key partner to executive leadership, ensuring alignment of programs with business objectives and financial performance goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in project/program management within the wealth management or financial services sectors, with a focus on technology initiatives.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale technology and business transformation initiatives in financial services.
• Strong understanding of PMO methodologies, tools, and frameworks (PMP, Agile, etc.).
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking mindset with a strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy Define and execute the strategic vision for the Enterprise PMO within Wealth Management.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of project managers and coordinators.
• Partner with senior executives to align project portfolios with organizational priorities, KPIs, and growth objectives.
• Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Program & Project Management Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology and business programs, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Implement and enforce PMO governance frameworks, risk management practices, and quality assurance processes.
• Drive adoption of industry-leading project management methodologies and tools.
• Digital Platform Implementations Lead the deployment and ongoing enhancement of Orion and Apex digital platforms, collaborating with technology teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure seamless integration of platforms into existing workflows to improve advisor and client experiences.
• Manage change initiatives and stakeholder engagement to maximize adoption and minimize disruption.
• Business Process Optimization Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability within Wealth Management.
• Leverage data-driven insights to inform decisions and improve project outcomes.
• Align operational improvements with regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Foster strong partnerships across business units, technology, operations, compliance, and other key functions.
• Serve as a liaison between executive leadership and project teams to ensure strategic alignment and timely delivery.
• Facilitate the Strategic Management Office for Wealth Management, tracking critical milestones that impact financial KPIs.
• Reporting & Analytics Develop and maintain comprehensive project portfolios, dashboards, and performance reports for executive visibility.
• Provide actionable insights to adjust strategies, prioritize initiatives, and optimize resource allocation.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees