Senior Project Manager - Business Development Team

AXA Equitable Holdings,Inc,•Charlotte, NC

56d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Project Manager to join our Business Development team, helping to drive our expansion on EXP recruiting and onboarding, practice acquisition, succession, and M&A. This role is critical in driving our most important strategic initiatives from concept to execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and excels at cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
7 years of project or program management experience, ideally in business development, corporate strategy, or a related function.
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-departmental projects with a track record of successful outcomes.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP or similar certification is a plus.
Experience in high-growth or transformation environments.
Background in consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or strategic planning is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Initiatives: Take ownership of high-impact business development projects, leading them from ideation through to implementation and delivery.
Project Execution: Develop and manage project timelines, deliverables, and success metrics to ensure on-time and on-budget execution of initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization-such as Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations, Product, and Legal-to align efforts, uncover dependencies, and ensure unified execution.
Program Design & Overview: Build comprehensive project and program overviews, including business cases, implementation roadmaps, resource plans, and risk assessments.
Leadership & Influence: Act as a central driver of progress, removing roadblocks, managing stakeholders, and maintaining accountability without direct authority.
Executive Communication: Prepare and present concise updates, strategic briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Continuous Improvement: Analyze past project performance and identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, scalability, and execution quality.