Business Optimization Manager - Digital

Position Type

Home Office

Position Schedule

Full-Time

EEO Statement

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.

Posting Location

Arizona, Tempe, Missouri, St. Louis

Company 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. 

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

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

External Flexible Work Option(s)

Hybrid, Onsite

Awards and Accolades

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

Country

United States

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Position Requirements

What Experience You'll Need:

• Minimum of 3 years working directly with senior leaders on strategic planning or transformation initiatives.
  7 years of experience managing large, complex programs or projects across multiple business units.
• Proficiency in project and program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, issue/risk registers).
• Familiarity with process documentation and improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN).
• Understanding of systems thinking and integration principles.
• General understanding of financial services or consulting environments.
• Strong written communication skills
• Awareness of transformation and change management practices within large organizations.
• Basic knowledge of strategic planning tools and methodologies frameworks (Agile, Jira, Aha!).
• Familiarity with business transformation initiatives and their lifecycle.

What Could Set You Apart:

• Advanced proficiency in strategic planning tools and methodologies (Agile, Jira, Aha!).
• Familiarity with data analysis platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of financial services industry, trends and regulatory environment.
• Experience in business optimization or transformation roles within complex organizations.
• Demonstrated success in advising senior leadership and driving alignment on strategic priorities.
  Experience creating and managing strategic roadmaps with measurable outcomes.

**Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026,  candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference