Project Specialist - Newark, United States - Prudential

Prudential

Verified Company

Newark, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Classification:
Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy - Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions

Prudential is a company built on the idea of inclusion and united by a common purpose: we make lives better by solving the financial challenges of our changing world.

We will deliver on that purpose by expanding access to financial services and solutions.

Inclusive growth will enable us to improve the financial stability of more people in more places to help deliver business results for the company.

Successful fulfillment of this vision requires operating at the intersection of business and society.

As a Project Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in providing project management leadership for various projects and events, as well as designing, implementing, and monitoring select business processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Proficient communication, organization, problem-solving, and adaptability skills are key. This role reports to the Director of Administration & Grants Management.

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business.

Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

What you can expect:

Project & Event Management- Establish and formalize project scope and objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and implement industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution.- Create and manage project schedules and work plans, defining key performance indicators (KPIs), and monitor and evaluate project performance to identify areas for improvement.- Develop processes and systems to consistently track and provide project updates to stakeholders and delegate responsibilities clearly, communicating effectively to drive results.- Forecast and manage resources efficiently to meet objectives.- Prepare budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements, and manage vendors/suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating deliverables.

Business Process Management- Design and manage select business processes and workflows to streamline operations and align with organizational goals.- Implement process improvements and best practices unit-wide to drive adoption and success.- Deliver training and support to employees on new processes, tools, and systems.- Create maps and flowcharts to document processes and identify opportunities for optimization.

What you'll need:

5 years of project management and related experience. Excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering timely results. Proficient in project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. Ability to engage in critical thinking, creative problem solving, effective time management and be resourceful. Clear and effective interpersonal and communication skills, adept at leading teams and driving progress Strong analytical skills for process analysis and identifying improvement opportunities.

It'd be a plus if you had:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

At Prudential, you can:
Take charge of your career. People who have successfully developed their skills in this role have taken leadership responsibilities across the team and business.

We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities.

We offer a suite of services including 1:1 Career advice, on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.

We're a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren't afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way.

You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives.

You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction.

We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.

What we offer you:

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
Retirement plans:
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
Company-funded pension plan
Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up