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Vice President, Tech Lead - PGIM Innovation (Newark, NJ-Hybrid)

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Prudential Financial

Vice President, Tech Lead - PGIM Innovation (Newark, NJ-Hybrid)

Newark, NJ

Job Classification:
Technology - Engineering & Cloud

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we're always looking for ways to improve financial services. We're passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading global asset managers!

If you're not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that's investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

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At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

We are seeking a highly qualified Digital Engineering Lead to our passionate team within PGIM, the Global Investment Management division of Prudential Financial. The ideal candidate will in develop and implement solutions that address business challenges specifically within medium to large firms in the financial services industry. This role will focus on building and delivering innovative digital experiences and solutions for our clients and client facing departments such as Marketing, Sales, and Client Service. They will also focus on improving internal employee productivity through the digitization of manual processes.

The Digital Engineering Lead will demonstrate their extensive full-stack development expertise, particularly in front-end technologies, to create user-centric applications. They will also be proficient in leading data flows within application architecture, thrive within a software development lifecycle (SDLC), and work within agile frameworks. Furthermore, experience with key technologies such as Microsoft Power Platform, Salesforce, and Adobe Experience Cloud products will be pivotal to the success of this role.

This role is based in our office in Newark, NJ. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely and/ from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. This position is hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring weekly basis 2 days per week.

What you can expect

  • Architect and design technical solutions that deliver exceptional digital experiences for clients and enhance internal employee productivity, such as web portals, web applications, and mobile apps
  • Serve as a hands-on developer, translating business requirements into robust and scalable technical solutions.
  • Lead a software development team, including developers and QA personnel, within an agile development environment.
  • Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and timely delivery of projects.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and client service, to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Apply front-end technologies (e.g., AngularJS, React) to build intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
  • Implement and use Microsoft Power Platform components, such as Power Pages, Power Automate, and Power Apps, in solution delivery.
  • Manage data and application flows effectively, optimizing application architecture for performance and scalability.
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation and efficiency by leveraging automation to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to team members, fostering professional development and knowledge-sharing.

What you will bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in software advancement-and solution implementation, particularly within the financial services industry.
  • Extensive experience as a full-stack developer with a successful emphasis on front-end technologies, including popular web-based front-end frameworks, such as AngularJS, React, and others.
  • Experience with Microsoft's Power Platform, including Power Pages, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce development and the Adobe Experience Cloud suite, including Experience Manager, Experience Platform, and Analytics.
  • Solid understanding of data architecture and data flows within application development.
  • Profound knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and experience working in agile methodologies.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and collaborative skills, with the ability to successfully communicate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions that drive business success.

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Retirement plans:
    • 401(k) plan with generous company match (up to 4%)
    • Company-funded pension plan
  • Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including 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 health, and career development.
  • Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment, approved degrees, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.

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Note: 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 $190,000 to $235,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. 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.

About PGIM Operations and Innovation Group

PGIM Operations and Innovation drives digital transformation, modern data analytics, and operational excellence across PGIM in partnership with our business and corporate functions. We are aligned into seven verticals to drive innovative solutions and deliver operational services that contribute to PGIM being a world-class investment manager. Our workstreams operate in a collaborative, agile manner and foster a strong community focused on most relevant emerging technologies and best-in-class solutions.

#LI-LR1 #LI-Hybrid

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

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

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.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, which may include an assessment, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. 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): Newark, NJ, USA
Job ID: Prudential-R-118422
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