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At Equitable, our power is in our people.
We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?
Equitable is looking for a dynamic Lead Business Project Manager, Life Strategy to join our team. This role is vital to the successful execution of the ongoing Life Strategy overseeing end-to-end orchestration of key initiatives sponsored by our Area Leads (Product, New Business, Underwriting, Sales Experience & Distribution). You will significantly leverage Life business acumen combined with project management knowledge and practical experience to effectively guide teams to drive meaningful Life outcomes. There is accountability for leading the successful delivery of multiple moderately complex projects according to measures of time, budget, scope & quality, partnering with other key stakeholders to attain the business goals and objectives, generate solutions to business issues and then plans/implements those solutions. You will focus on promoting our New Ways of Working (NWOW) framework and tools within the team.
Key Job Responsibilities
The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$127,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
•2+ years hands on work experience in Individual Life Insurance or Financial Services
•5+ years Project Management experience including management of cross-functional project teams
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance, information systems or another relevant field of study
Preferred Qualifications
•PMI/PMP Certification
•Lean/Six Sigma Certification
•Proven team leadership skills with ability to develop and mature teams to achieve their high potential through coaching and influence
•People skills with ability to work with diverse personality types
•Able to build and nurture relationships in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
•Communications skills with ability to express ideas at all levels of the organization
•Self-starter with ability to initiate work and complete independently
•Analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
•Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, TFS, Visio, and SharePoint
Skills
Cross Functional Collaboration: Champion a cross functional collaboration framework that: establishes/reinforces project goals; encourages transparency among teams and encourages use of common tools and project platforms
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.
Project Administration: Knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.
ABOUT EQUITABLE
At Equitable, we're a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.
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Description
At Equitable, our power is in our people.
We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?
Equitable is looking for a dynamic Lead Business Project Manager, Life Strategy to join our team. This role is vital to the successful execution of the ongoing Life Strategy overseeing end-to-end orchestration of key initiatives sponsored by our Area Leads (Product, New Business, Underwriting, Sales Experience & Distribution). You will significantly leverage Life business acumen combined with project management knowledge and practical experience to effectively guide teams to drive meaningful Life outcomes. There is accountability for leading the successful delivery of multiple moderately complex projects according to measures of time, budget, scope & quality, partnering with other key stakeholders to attain the business goals and objectives, generate solutions to business issues and then plans/implements those solutions. You will focus on promoting our New Ways of Working (NWOW) framework and tools within the team.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Lead multiple cross-functional teams to achieve project goals with an emphasis on quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery
- Plan, lead, guide, document and execute project execution routines
- Maintain, manage, and report on project plans for schedule, scope, resources
- Ensure project objectives conform to enterprise goals, and technology and operational standards
- Negotiate and set commitments and expectations through collaboration with partners across the enterprise
- Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve complex risks and issues
The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$127,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
•2+ years hands on work experience in Individual Life Insurance or Financial Services
•5+ years Project Management experience including management of cross-functional project teams
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance, information systems or another relevant field of study
Preferred Qualifications
•PMI/PMP Certification
•Lean/Six Sigma Certification
•Proven team leadership skills with ability to develop and mature teams to achieve their high potential through coaching and influence
•People skills with ability to work with diverse personality types
•Able to build and nurture relationships in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
•Communications skills with ability to express ideas at all levels of the organization
•Self-starter with ability to initiate work and complete independently
•Analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
•Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, TFS, Visio, and SharePoint
Skills
Cross Functional Collaboration: Champion a cross functional collaboration framework that: establishes/reinforces project goals; encourages transparency among teams and encourages use of common tools and project platforms
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.
Project Administration: Knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.
ABOUT EQUITABLE
At Equitable, we're a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.
#LI-Remote
