VP, Business Resource Group Management at Prudential Ins Co of America in Newark, New Jersey

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At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions!

Prudential is a company built on the idea of inclusion and united by a common purpose: we make lives better by solving the financial challenges of our changing world. Our commitment to Business Resource Groups (BRGs)— voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource to help foster a diverse, inclusive workplace and are aligned with clear goals tied directly to objectives of the business —is longstanding and differentiating. As distinct from employee resource groups (ERGs) which are closely aligned to a goal of creating an inclusive workplace, BRGs are focused first on contributing to the organization’s commercial success. Their members, who serve as “customer zero,” possess the ability to deliver business value by providing insights and helping to forge connections with an expanded base of customers and create innovative approaches to meet the needs of communities we aim to serve.

In this re-imagined, elevated role reporting to the head of Business & Societal Impact, the VP, Business Resource Group Management will be primarily responsible for:

Playing a Lead Role in Business Partnerships

Contributing to the development of Inclusive Solutions business engagements, identifying how BRGs can contribute to strategic focus areas for growth and/or market expansion, and then integrating BRGs into the work plan. This includes establishing KPIs and measuring and reporting on impact. Also, identifying how the BRGs can work with empowered teams.

Engendering Followership

The leader of the BRGs will need to be able to maintain the respect of the BRG co-leads and executive sponsors and other key stakeholders. They will need to be able to influence participants to accomplish goals under a single, business aligned strategy. This involves motivating and inspiring volunteer members and leadership, building relationships with business leaders and across Inclusive Solutions, and demonstrating results.

Building Enterprise Capability and Access

This leader will work closely with Prudential’s Senior Management, as well as other parts of Inclusive Solutions and areas within Prudential (e.g. HR), to engage in and support the work. This includes having a keen understanding of key issues (e.g. Prudential’s business, intersectionality, allyship), supporting the Head of Inclusive Solutions on the Enterprise Inclusion Council, and supporting the external engagement of the BRGs.

Maintaining Strategic Discipline

The focus on established business plans will need to be brought to life and maintained across the BRG platform under the oversight of this leader. That means leading on both the strategy and administration of the BRG platform. In addition to the strategic elements highlighted above, the leader will need to lead a robust annual strategic planning effort, and address and manage equity of resources and programs across the platform.

Administratively, the leader will need to oversee ongoing operations, manage and regularly update SOPs, maintain the budgets, providing light-touch event logistics support, and ensure ongoing communications.

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

What you can expect:

• Setting strategic direction and tracking progress; holding leaders accountable to goals and progress.




• Driving business-focused results.




• Inspire and engender confidence and followership; mentor and grow leadership competencies.




• Possessing a high EQ and proven cultural competency and cultural intelligence.




• Building relationships and creating an inclusive, trusting environment.




• Championing differing ideas and perspectives and collaborating across teams and leading in a matrixed environment.




• Able to maintain a budget and provide financial oversight.
   

What you’ll need:

• 10+ years of well diversified experience in a corporate environment




• Bachelor’s degree required




• Strong (clear, efficient, and effective) communication skills, both oral and written and organizational skills




• Experience with managing multiple stakeholders and influencing at all levels, acting as an agent of change
   

It’d be a plus if you had:

• Leadership experience in an employee resource group or business resource group




• Experience working in a matrixed environment
   

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

At Prudential, you can:

Take charge of your career. People who have successfully developed their skills in this role have taken leadership responsibilities across the team and business. We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services including 1:1 Career advice, on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.

We’re a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren’t afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.
 

What we offer you:

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level




• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave




• Retirement plans:




• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)




• Company-funded pension plan




• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs




• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.




• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.




• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, see our Total Rewards Brochure. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

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Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $180,600.00 to $244,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or 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.

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