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Scrum Master/Project Manager - IMO

AT Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial

Scrum Master/Project Manager - IMO

Hartford, CT

Job Classification:
Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy - Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy

Scrum Master - IMO

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions!

Prudential is seeking a highly skilled Marketing Scrum Master / Project Manager to lead the execution of multiple key marketing initiatives and projects within on our IMO channel. The ideal candidate will be a have a strong background in Project Management, identify as a self-starter with a business owner's mentality, and be focused on delivering on business goals and priorities. Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Management and Strategic Implementation responsible for Project & Process Management and Planning & Prioritization, this individual is responsible for the successful execution and delivery of marketing and communication solutions, specifically within the IMO space. The candidate will be well-versed in developing project plans, timelines, and manage delivery of material from inception through completion. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Marketing Strategists and functional teams and serving as project manager, marketing consultant and creative service liaison.

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In this role, the individual will balance the needs and requirements of the business, along with the needs and requirements of the internal teams to ensure, efficient project plans, clear communications with all respective partners, optimized processes, and high-quality outputs are consistently produced by the team. Additionally, it is expected that this individual establish themselves as a strategic partner to the Marketing Strategists by getting involved early and often in the early stages of strategy ideation and project development. As knowledge and business acumen increases, the Scrum Master will align themselves with their business partners to identify and define project objectives, budgets, messaging, vehicles, distribution methods, and other related information needed to successfully deliver and deploy marketing solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Agile sprint ceremonies, such daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure the team is on track and aligned.
  • Manage the Agile kanban board and backlogs in workflow tools
  • Partner with functional partners to ensure functional resource capacity is allocated to accomplish pod goals, priorities, and deliverables
  • Drive execution on integrated campaigns, launches, and multi-faceted initiatives
  • Serve as a liaison across departments, ensuring clear communication and fulfillment of project initiatives.
  • Prioritize project delivery based on scope and stakeholder needs, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion.
  • Manage project progression using online workflow tools and coordinate all phases of project plans.
  • Oversee asset management through SME and Compliance review, ensuring quality and adherence to regulations.
  • Collaborate with Marketing Strategists to develop competitive positioning for the brand and products.
  • Contribute to global prioritization and capacity management, anticipating and resolving cross-project impacts.
  • Responsible for understanding the needs and priorities of the Growth Markets business, specifically within the IMO space
  • Clear hurdles for the team to do its best and most efficient work in a timely manner
  • Partner with Marketing Strategists and functional teams to create solutions that position the brand and product competitively in support of business goals
  • In partnership with the Agile Pod Lead and Marketing Lead, ensure all projects have a measurement plan that demonstrates business impact and contribution to desired outcomes.

What you'll need

  • Minimum of 8 years in marketing/communications project management, preferably in the insurance and financial services industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
  • Strong relationship-building skills, with a proven track record of collaborating on project delivery.
  • Proficient in Agile methodologies with a keen understanding of agency-like systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to guide junior staff.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in convention and event marketing.
  • Ability to effectively handle high volume of work in a rapid environment
  • Self-directed and Proactive - needing little to no monitoring to ensure delivery
  • Problem solver with a critical eye for attention to detail
  • Impressive time management and analytical skills
  • Strong focus on the success of the team

It'd be a plus if you had

  • Agile Scrum Master certification, if not the ability and passion to become certified
  • Experience working in or project managing within an Agile environment
  • Marketing experience within the IMO space

The current EWA for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis in our Newark, NJ, Fort Washington, PA or CT offices as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $115,800.00 to $172,300.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.


  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.


  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).


  • Company-funded pension plan.


  • Wellness Programsincluding up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.


  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.


  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.


  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.

If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.

Client-provided location(s): Hartford, CT, USA; Newark, NJ, USA; Shelton, CT 06484, USA
Job ID: Prudential-R-119277
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program