Strategic Workplace Architect & Growth Leader

Edward Jones; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug benefits

Dental coverage

Vision care

Short- and long-term disability

Basic life and AD&D insurance

401k retirement plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Job summary

Edward Jones is seeking a Director of Workplace Strategy and Solutions to lead the rollout of a new strategic capability across the Workplace Segment. You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans and scale capabilities that differentiate the firm.

This pivotal role drives cross-functional collaboration and market expansion while delivering measurable business impact and value for clients and colleagues alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, integration management, or strategic planning.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations across products, field management, marketing, legal and compliance and other functions.
• Proven ability to shape a long-term strategic vision and translate into execution plans across functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect market trends, competitive dynamics, and business performance.
• Demonstrated ability to forecast, plan, and maximize capital allocation to realize business value and generate results.
• Ability to establish and forge external partnerships to meet client needs and scale.

Responsibilities

• Champion the introduction of a new strategic capability for the Workplace Segment, creating the roadmap for enterprise adoption and scaling to support future growth and market differentiation.
• Identify and unlock new client and plan opportunities by developing strategies that expand the segment's reach into emerging workplace markets and unmet client needs.
• Translate strategic vision into executable business plans by partnering with product, operations, technology, service, risk, legal, and marketing teams to build the capabilities required for successful growth.
• Establish the operating model, governance structure, and cross-functional partnerships needed to embed and scale the capability across the enterprise.
• Monitor market adoption, client outcomes, and business performance, using data-driven insights to refine strategy and accelerate growth and value creation.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Leadership

Business acumen

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Edward Jones is seeking a Director of Workplace Strategy and Solutions to lead the rollout of a new strategic capability across the Workplace Segment. You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans and scale capabilities that differentiate the firm.

This pivotal role drives cross-functional collaboration and market expansion while delivering measurable business impact and value for clients and colleagues alike.