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Team Overview: You may be surprised to know that Edward Jones employs thousands of technical resources - all focused on creating world-class experiences for our clients and branch offices. If you’ve considered Edward Jones in the past, it’s time to take another look. We are in the midst of embracing a modern, cloud-based architecture and are looking for exceptional individuals that want to be a part of that future. We've invested millions of dollars into new technology platforms to help improve what matters most in our industry, client experience. We're currently implementing a modern, cloud-based architecture and are looking for talented, and motived professionals that want to be part of providing the best client experience and financial resources possible.What You'll Do:Within the Digital, Data and Operations organizations, the Transformation, Culture and Communications (TCC) team is looking for a Program Manager to oversee a diverse group of projects, typically involving multiple disciplines, to support the delivery of our firm's transformation.The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of a diverse project or multiple projects, typically involving multiple disciplines to support teams in the Digital, Data and Operations functions. They will utilize expertise and leadership skills to resolve issues and ensure project goals and requirements are met and utilize Scrum/Agile development techniques and tools for team collaboration, issue tracking and backlog management.Here are a few of the key responsibilities you will be a part of: - Manage multiple, large-scale projects with direction from business owners
- Partner with business areas and stakeholders to define and outline project stakeholders, objectives, milestones, measurements and risks
- Monitor, track and communicate progress through project plans. Create clear, professional plans to ensure work is completed efficiently and on time
- Lead issue and risk identification & resolution
- Plan and facilitate meetings to communicate progress, collaborate with teams and develop solutions to meet program or project goals
- Develop and deliver project communications and support
- Build project plans in agile tools to ensure work is correctly reflected to drive team collaboration, track work and share progress
- Achieve objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans
What Experience You'll Need:- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience leading projects and/or programs
- 3 uears of industry or position -related experience
What Could Set You Apart:- Experience in IT communications, Marketing, or Public Relations
- Financial Industry Experience
- Project Management Certification (PMP or similar)
***Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday*** At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
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At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long-term career, financial security and well-being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes benefits, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate: