Director, Program Management

Envestnet is seeking a passionate and talented Director, Program Management to join our team.

Envestnet is transforming the way financial advice and wellness are delivered. Our mission is to empower advisors and financial service providers with innovative technology, solutions, and intelligence to make financial wellness a reality for everyone.

Since our founding 20 years ago, we are fully vested in helping people live an intelligent financial life. If you love the idea of working in a Fintech company with the environment and excitement of a start-up where you are making everyday impact - then read on.  

Job Summary:

As the Director, Program Management, you will be responsible for supporting the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of Envestnet’s portfolio of projects & programs aligned with the organizational goals. This role requires a dynamic individual with a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in both program and project management. The Director, Program Management plays a critical role in driving organizational success by assisting with the planning process and managing the execution of strategic initiatives. This position would partner closely with the Head of Platform Delivery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning:
  
  • Oversee Envestnet’s portfolio of internal projects/programs.
    
  • Assist with the development of strategic plans that align with organizational objectives and priorities.
    
  • Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and optimization across strategic initiatives.
    
  • Translate strategic goals into actionable project/program objectives.
    
  • Ensure each project/program has a comprehensive launch/go-to-market/implementation strategy.
    
  • Design internal readiness and/or external awareness strategies for seamless execution and adoption.
    
• Program/Project Management:
  
  • Lead a team of Program Managers for the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple programs/projects across the organization.
    
  • Oversee comprehensive project/program plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
    
  • Monitor project/program progress, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
    
  • Maintain a high-level of technical knowledge to identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across projects/programs.
    
• Stakeholder Management:
  
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and project teams.
    
  • Communicate project/program status, milestones, and risks to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
    
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and resolve conflicts.
    
• Team Leadership:
  
  • Provide leadership and direction to teams, ensuring clarity of goals, roles, and responsibilities.
    
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, promoting teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
    
  • Mentor and coach Program Managers to enhance their skills and capabilities.
    
• Resource Management:
  
  • Allocate resources effectively to support project/program priorities and optimize utilization of talent and budget.
    
  • Identify resource gaps and proactively address staffing needs through recruitment, training, or outsourcing.
    
• Quality Assurance:
  
  • Establish and enforce quality standards and best practices for project/program management and delivery.
    
  • Conduct regular reviews and audits to assess project/program quality and compliance with standards and requirements.
    
• Continuous Improvement:
  
  • Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of project/program management practices.
    
  • Foster a culture of learning and innovation, encouraging experimentation and knowledge sharing.
    
• Adherence to and application of Envestnet legal, compliance, risk, business continuity and administrative policy within the role and department(s) including the timely completion of training & awareness, affirmations and testing as requested.  
  
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