Project Management Specialist, Advisors Recruiting, Learning & Business Consulting at Prudential Ins Co of America in Newark, New Jersey

Job Description:

For more than 140 years, Prudential Financial, Inc. has helped individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. At Prudential, we measure our long-term success on our ability to deliver value for shareholders, meet customer needs, and attract and develop the best talent in the industry. We offer an inclusive work environment where financial professionals and leaders can develop to their full potential and strengthen their communities.

Prudential Advisors division is Prudential’s national sales organization, consisting of 3,000+ Financial Professionals, Advisors and fee-based Financial Planners. Our Advisors offer a broad range of financial solutions to meet the needs of our individual clients. Through continuous integration and adaption, we’ve been able to connect individuals and families with knowledgeable, caring Financial Professionals since 1875.

Prudential Advisors is looking for a Project Management Specialist to join their Learning, Recruiting and Business Consulting team. In this role you will have a unique opportunity to play an integral part supporting the recruiting efforts of experienced, in-demand financial advisor talent with successful practices and those just starting their career.  

How you’ll contribute to our team:

Leading strategic initiatives:

Working with team members to create and execute project plans, remove impediments, create and manage reports, ensure risks are identified and control, manage program budgets.

Conducting research and analysis to support recruiting strategies

Communication Support:

Prepare executive-level presentations and share updates regularly with leadership and other stakeholders

Supporting our marketing and communication efforts to create value-add content and messaging.

Administrative support:

Performing administrative functions to support recruiting activity.

Prescreening candidates, preparing call lists, creating events calendars, tracking recruiting results. Creating and managing reports leveraging Salesforce.

Process Improvements:

Owning key processes and identifying process improvements.

Working with team members to identify efficiencies, updating and creating process flows, gathering stakeholder feedback, responding to process related inquires.

Facilitating the creation of consistent repeatable processes leveraging best practices.

What we’re looking for in a successful candidate:

•  College degree preferred or equivalent work experience


• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the Financial Services industry with program management experience. 


• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and complete projects on a timely basis.


• Experience with using Salesforce, working with recruiters and sales managers preferred.


• Some familiarity with a “marketer’s mindset”


• Ability to manage a high-volume goal driven environment, sometimes with conflicting priorities


• Strong relationship building, partnering, interpersonal and collaborative skills


• Detail-oriented, well-organized self-starter with creative mindset


• Strong written communication skills and understanding of marketing fundamentals


• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with all departments and organizational levels


• Creative thinker with an ability to identify process improvement opportunities


• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Prudential is required by Colorado law to include the salary range for this role when hiring a Colorado resident.

Salary range specific to Colorado: $82,000-111,000 + discretionary incentive bonus + benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, which may include an assessment, please call (800) 433-8960, prompt 4 or email accommodation.h&w@prudential.com.

Please note that the above number and email are solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers@prudential.com to request assistance.