Senior Project Leader

Edward Jones

About The Position

The Senior Project Leader leads enterprise-wide initiatives that improve portfolio delivery, governance, planning, processes, tools, and stakeholder experiences. Working across multiple business areas, this role identifies opportunities, designs future-state solutions, aligns stakeholders, and drives implementation to deliver lasting business value. The role calls for a strategic problem solver who can influence leaders, navigate complex challenges, facilitate executive discussions, and lead transformational change from concept through execution. It also partners across business and technology teams to improve processes, implement scalable solutions, and drive measurable outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Strong analytical, systems-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in process improvement, project management, agile delivery, and change management.
Proven ability to drive initiatives from concept through implementation and value realization.
Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and influencing skills.
Advanced SharePoint and knowledge management experience.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and translate strategy into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve portfolio execution and delivery effectiveness.
Identify and solve operational challenges, process inefficiencies, and capability gaps.
Design future-state processes, standards, and implementation strategies.
Align leaders and stakeholders to drive business improvements and transformation efforts.
Develop business cases, recommendations, success metrics, and adoption plans.
Lead implementation and change management activities to ensure value realization.
Build and maintain SharePoint solutions, knowledge resources, and enterprise guidance.
Coach teams through process improvements and organizational change.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Voluntary benefits, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life and basic AD&D coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Ten paid holidays
15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year
Sick time
Personal days
Paid day for volunteerism
Potential bonuses
Potential profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program