Personal Wealth Strategic Initiatives Program Director
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Program Director leading execution of Empower's multi‑year Personal Wealth strategy. Driving programs that create measurable business impacts and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Design, plan, and execute strategic programs that align to Empower’s Personal Wealth priorities
- Define program objectives, financial impacts, success metrics, and governance structures
- Drive cross‑functional alignment with technology, product, marketing, operations, and finance partners
- Oversee the Personal Wealth operating plan including portfolio prioritization and resource alignment
- Develop and deliver executive‑level communications, updates, and decision‑ready materials
- Evaluate program performance using analytics, KPIs, and operational insights
- Identify potential risks, escalate effectively, and ensure mitigation plans maintain program momentum
- Develop business improvement proposals including requirements, business rules, and financial analysis
- Lead change efforts that promote adoption of new best practices and performance accountability
- Promote transparency, alignment, and strong stakeholder engagement across all program workstreams
Requirements:
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in financial services with a proven track record of experience in a leadership or strategic management role
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in strategic program management, transformation, or large‑scale initiative delivery
- Strong understanding of business operations, strategic planning, and enterprise alignment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality results under tight timelines
- Experience with analytics tools, reporting structures, and program management methodologies
- Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Exceptional relationship‑building skills across all levels and business functions
- Strategic mindset with ability to assess complex issues and craft effective solutions
- Executive presence with strong communication and presentation capabilities
- Advanced problem‑solving skills with experience resolving cross‑functional challenges
- Commitment to Empower’s mission and to delivering positive outcomes for associates and clients.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
- Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
- Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
- Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
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