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We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified locations.
Schwab Asset Management (SAM) is the asset management arm of the Charles Schwab Corporation. The SAM team is passionately committed to helping investors achieve their financial goals. One of the industry’s largest and most experienced asset managers, SAM offers a focused lineup of competitively priced ETFs, mutual funds and separately managed account strategies designed to serve the central needs of most investors. As of December 31, 2024, Schwab Asset Management managed approximately $1.3 trillion on a discretionary basis and $39.8 billion on a non-discretionary basis. Within SAM, we live an inclusive culture that drives increased diversity, builds a stronger community, creates high employee engagement, and provides professional growth for all employees, making us a top employer in the money management business. More information is available at www.schwabassetmanagement.com.
In this role you will have the opportunity to work alongside an established team of Project Managers that directly support Schwab Asset Management, driving initiatives forward from initial sizing through execution and delivery with a “white glove” approach. You will play a critical role in developing project plans to execute on strategic initiatives while partnering with business leaders and cross-functional teams within and outside of Schwab Asset Management. The types of initiatives vary overtime based on the priorities of the business and include ETF, MF or separately managed account launches, product enhancements, implementation of new regulatory requirements, among a variety of other strategic priorities. This person will be involved in coordinating key decision making as part of the project delivery and driving those decisions forward to completion as part of the initiative. In addition to traditional project management, the SAM Product and Business Implementation team members facilitate the Product Development process to determine governance and our Material Non-Public Information standards to execute projects that require a Non-Disclosure Agreement to maintain our information barriers policies.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
Possess exceptional organizational, leadership and communication skillsProven track record of managing projects from initiation through completionProactive problem solvingLead development of project management plans to align with SAM strategies and initiatives. Work with business partners and other leaders to synchronize work, align on goals, and make trade-off decisions to optimize for successful initiative deliverAbility to guide and coordinate cross-functional teams on a collaborative wayForesee potential challenges within the project and develop plans with the business leaders and other cross-functional partners to proactively address themPropose sound, well-supported, fact-based recommendations on how to optimize project management Effective document and clearly communicate updates to the project team while identifying key next steps with individuals accountable for delivery What you haveRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of project management or asset management experience managing multiple large, complex, and cross functional projectsStrong proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and Word and other project management planning toolsPreferred Qualifications
Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; execute with limited information and ambiguityExcellent communicator, proactive listening and ability to tailor message to diverse audienceAbility to navigate and be successful in a highly matrixed organization Sound business and technical acumenFocused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressureDemonstrated experience establishing and delivering complex projectsExcellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skillsKnowledge and familiarity with project management tools and methodologiesExperience in the asset management or financial services industryIn addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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