Sr Transversal Change Manager - Denver, United States - Janus Henderson U.s.

Description

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about

investing

in a brighter future

together .

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service.

We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust
If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you

Your opportunity

Facilitate program level planning including estimation and creation of sprint (iteration) schedule; facilitate planning readiness through the preparation of planning materials (Vision, Roadmap, Backlogs,) and event scheduling
Facilitate cross team capacity planning and management
Facilitate key ceremonies including Scrum of Scrums, program level retrospectives, release reviews, Steer Cos, working groups and other program level meetings with both technology and business stakeholders
Establish and communicate quarterly and annual calendars for release iterations and program level planning events
Coordinate activities and enable collaboration across all impacted teams/areas
Broadly communicate release commitments post planning sessions
Reporting, Metrics and Overall Transparency
Combine metrics from Teams to a Program level reporting view
Track and report on progress of epic, feature, costs and benefits; understand and operate within the program budget
Identify internal and external dependencies that impact work; manage program level risks and dependencies across teams; provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks; escalate and remove impediments
Report planning results and epic status to senior management, business owners, epic owners, product owners and other stakeholders
Create, maintain, and report high-level program/project and project management maturity, standard processes and tools
Identify and engage key stakeholders across departments and functions to ensure strategy and execution alignment and collaboration
Establish effective communication channels and mechanisms to facilitate information sharing, collaboration, and alignment across departments
Facilitate alignment sessions and workshops to clarify roles, responsibilities, expectations, and interdependencies among departments
Address and resolve conflicts or discrepancies between departments, promoting a spirit of cooperation, mutual understanding, and shared goals
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback, evaluating alignment efforts, and making adjustments as needed to enhance cross-departmental collaboration and alignment
Support cross application/department/function release planning, coordination and alignment
Keep teams aligned on vision, direction and scope as set by the Program team
Ensure Agile and Project Management governance standards, best practices and required reviews are met
Create and maintain an action-oriented atmosphere in which team members have clarity on their objectives, are supportive of shared success, and challenge and motivate themselves and their teammates
Carry out other duties as assigned
What to expect when you join our firm
Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
Discounted membership to ClassPass and other health and well-being benefits
Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
Must have skills
Proven RTE and/or SCRUM Master related experience using SAFe Agile delivery frameworks
Strong Business Program or portfolio management experience
Demonstrated hands on leadership of large-scale process development/improvement initiatives
Proven experience with and understanding of concepts of Organizational Change Management
Power User of Jira
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams
Comprehensive understanding of change management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices
Takes ownership of change initiatives from conception to implementation, demonstrating a proactive, enthusiastic, and hands-on approach to driving progress, overcoming obstacles, and delivery
Great problem-solving skills to effectively identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues and challenges encountered during change initiatives
Proactively manage client relationships, anticipating their needs, maintaining regular communication, and delivering exceptional service and support Cultivate trust and credibility with clients through professionalism, integrity, and reliability
Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members, demonstrating active listening, clarity, and transparency
Build strong and trusting relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
Demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills
Think strategically and holistically about change initiatives, aligning them with JHI's vision, mission, and strategic objectives
Good organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities concurrently and independently
Nice to have skills
Prior experience with Product Management & Project management tools beneficial
Experience managing virtual and globally distributed teams
Experience working in a matrixed environment
Potential for growth
Regular training
Continuing education courses

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment.

If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at

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Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will be open through May 31, 2024,
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Annual Bonus Opportunity:
Position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.

Benefits:

Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here .
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities.

Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position.

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

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