Strategic Enterprise Program Leader

Edward Jones; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Jones in the United States is seeking a Senior Program Leader to drive the firm’s most critical enterprise initiatives. You will align cross-functional teams, translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, and ensure milestones are met while managing risks and dependencies.

You will lead multiple project leaders, establish governance, and partner with executives to deliver measurable business value for clients, branches, and the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of project management experience leading complex projects is required.
• 10 years of experience leading or mentoring other project leaders is required.
• 10 years of experience with creating, monitoring, and interpreting program / project performance metrics through the entire development lifecycles.
• 10 years of experience with MS Office and project management tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior and division leaders to execute transformational programs aligned with strategic objectives, driving actionable outcomes from client and market insights.
• Lead major cross-functional initiatives that address complex business challenges and opportunities while leveraging business, technical, and financial acumen to ensure alignment with firm strategy, objectives, and technical direction.
• Establish governance frameworks, operating structures, and program objectives that drive effective oversight, control, decision-making, and reporting.
• Lead and coordinate multiple project leaders and teams, ensuring program objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans by consolidating multiple project plans, identifying critical paths, dependencies, milestones, and resource requirements across interconnected workstreams.
• Manage program requirements, estimates, and delivery plans while proactively mitigating risks, resolving issues, and governing change requests.
• Drive continuous improvement in program and project management practices by implementing industry best practices and operational efficiencies across the firm.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication, engagement, leadership, and coaching to support team success and associate development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Edward Jones in the United States is seeking a Senior Program Leader to drive the firm’s most critical enterprise initiatives. You will align cross-functional teams, translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, and ensure milestones are met while managing risks and dependencies.

You will lead multiple project leaders, establish governance, and partner with executives to deliver measurable business value for clients, branches, and the firm.