Senior Manager, Executive Operations

Edward Jones; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug

Dental and vision

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Edward Jones in Tempe, AZ seeks an experienced executive support professional to provide strategic administrative support to senior leaders, manage cross-functional projects, and drive key initiatives aligned with the firm's objectives.

You will coordinate planning, track performance metrics, and facilitate communication across teams, with a minimum four days onsite per week. A Bachelor's degree and 6–10 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience supporting senior leaders, driving strategic initiatives, and managing cross-functional projects.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives while aligning with broader business objectives.
• Proven ability to drive execution and deliver results through strong project and process management.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic administrative support to senior leaders, contributing to decision-making processes and supporting strategic planning.
• Drive the planning and execution of special projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, deadlines are met, and deadlines are achieved.
• Develop and implement performance metrics, conducting regular reviews to identify areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Partner with others to resolve non-critical/non-complex topics directly and prioritize capacity and availability of the senior leader.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with others to advance function objectives of the leader.
• Strategically engage and inform stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Gain threshold level of understanding of functional responsibilities of leader.

Skills

Senior leadership support

Strategic planning

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report

¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

This role is responsible for providing essential support for senior leaders and their respective functions by managing and enhancing accountability processes for ongoing activities and key initiatives within and outside the firm. The role will oversee day-to-day administrative operations and ensure alignment of department with broader organizational goals. Facilitates communication between leadership and various teams by prioritizing issues to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic administrative support to senior leaders, contributing to decision-making processes and supporting strategic planning
• Drive the planning and execution of special projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, deadlines are met, and deadlines are achieved
• Develop and implement performance metrics, conducting regular reviews to identify areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
• Partner with others to resolve non-critical/non-complex topics directly and prioritize capacity and availability of the senior leader
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with others to advance function objectives of the leader
• Strategically engage and inform stakeholders throughout project lifecycles
• Gain threshold level of understanding of functional responsibilities of leader

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience supporting senior leaders, driving strategic initiatives, and managing cross-functional projects
• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives while aligning with broader business objectives
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
• Proven ability to drive execution and deliver results through strong project and process management
• Ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders across teams and functions
• Experience facilitating strategic planning discussions and translating outcomes into actionable next steps
• Ability to work onsite in Tempe, Arizona, a minimum of four days per week

Benefits and Compensation

• Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates.
• Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account.
• Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism.
• Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing.
• All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program.

Company Culture

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.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones.

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.