Project Manager - Results Delivery Office

Equitable • Syracuse, NY

1d • $100,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a mission we’ve honed since 1859.
Equitable is looking for a high-energy, results-driven Project Manager to join our Results Delivery Office (RDO) to be 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. Major in Finance, Mathematics, Operational Research and/or Business Administration is preferable.
• 8+ years of business experience. Knowledge of the financial services industry is desirable but not required.
• 6+ years of experience as a project manager leading increasingly complex programs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Facilitation of meetings and communication of results to project team members.
• Develop lasting relationships and collaborate with business partners and team members through data accuracy, transparency, and integrity without exception.
• Ability to work with and influence all levels of stakeholders, from executive management to individual contributors, to drive timely decision-making.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project planning and execution methodologies, including risk management and delivery excellence.
• Experience building/managing complex 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.
• Change management experience.
• Positive attitude and teamwork are differentiating factors, as well promoting a strong team culture & values.
• Technology: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio (or equivalent process mapping software).
• Experience in Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Successfully lead 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.

Benefits

• For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
• Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees