PGIM Real Estate | Director, Project Manager, DEI Initiatives at Prudential Ins Co of America in Madison, New Jersey

Job Description:

Company Overview:  PGIM is the diversified asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). With $1.4 trillion in assets under management, and 38 offices spanning 16 countries, PGIM is among the world’s top-10 largest asset managers. Comprised of seven self-governing asset management divisions, each PGIM business offers a distinct workplace culture that aligns with the firm’s ultimate objective to provide premier service to our clients while fostering an inclusive workplace culture that is rooted in trust, respect and equality.

Our Business:  As one of the largest real estate managers in the world with more than $180 billion in gross assets under management and administration, PGIM Real Estate strives to deliver exceptional outcomes for investors and borrowers through a range of real estate equity and debt solutions across the risk-return spectrum. Our scope of insights, rigorous risk management and seamless execution are backed by a 50-year legacy of investing in commercial real estate, a 140-year history of real estate financing and the deep local expertise of professionals in 32 cities globally.

Through our investment, financing, asset management and talent management approach, we engage in practices that ignite positive environmental and social impact, while pursuing activities that strengthen communities around the world. When you join our team, you’ll find yourself inspired by an inclusive company culture that believes that diversity of all kinds allows us to develop better and more innovative solutions for our clients.

Our Role:  PGIM Real Estate’s Business Management group supports the global leadership team in the design and implementation of business operating policies, processes, and long-term strategies.  The team is seeking a Director/Project Manager who will focus on the implementation of PGIM Real Estate’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy and programs as well as other non-DEI initiatives. We are seeking an execution-oriented, collaborative candidate with strong communications skills, both written and verbal. DEI-specific experience is not required.

PGIM Real Estate provides a welcoming and collaborative culture that is committed to developing and retaining talent. Ideally the candidate will be based in either Madison NJ, Newark, NJ or New York, NY but we will consider candidates in other US office locations or alternative work arrangements. The role will report to the Executive Director of PGIM Real Estate’s Business Management group and will work in close coordination with PGIM Real Estate’s DEI Lead and frequent interaction with our Human Resources team.

Your Impact:

• Maintain responsibility for the overall project management of DEI programs and initiatives across PGIM Real Estate, including the development of project plans, deliverables, and timelines for execution.  This spans from idea generation to day-to-day hands-on execution of these projects. 


• Create and maintain presentation decks and other written communications to effectively communicate mission, progress, and success stories to a variety of audiences. Work with PGIM Real Estate’s Marketing team to develop strategies to communicate DEI initiatives internally and externally.


• Facilitate PGIM Real Estate’s DEI Council and related meeting management to include preparation of materials and management of related deliverables/action items. 


• Monitor and manage deliverables of various workstreams; identify tasks, manage activities, and coordinate with stakeholders. Support workstream leaders to manage defined goals and work towards achieving them.


• Provide hands-on consultation including designing and developing internal and external presentations, executing plans, and drafting documents.


• Assist with meeting management across workstreams to include facilitation, documentation and post meeting follow-up related to key deliverables due.


• Coordinate across US and non-US populations, and across PGIM when appropriate. 


• Solicit and document feedback across a variety of stakeholders.


• Conduct research related to DEI strategies and best practices.


• Manage certain non-DEI projects and initiatives for PGIM Real Estate

Your Required Skills:

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in roles that require overseeing projects and managing stakeholder engagement. Financial industry experience a plus. DEI related experience a plus


• Strong track record of ideation and creation of accurate, timely and impactful presentations for senior management and external uses.  Strong PowerPoint experience and skills are critical.  


• Execution-oriented with demonstrated proficiency in executing agendas aligned with business strategy.  


• Team player with an ability to build partnerships and influence across all levels of the organization.


• High energy, enthusiasm, initiative, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.


• Self-starter with ability to work independently while communicating frequently.


• Proven track record of facilitating organization-wide initiatives with multiple senior stakeholders


• Strong communicator - written and verbal - and exceptional at collaborating with others with the ability to influence team members of all levels


• Excellent project management skills and experience managing multiple complex deliverables under tight deadlines


• Strong problem-solving skills and detail orientation

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:
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