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Director, Program Manager - Stock Plan Services

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**Director, Program Manager - Stock Plan Services** - Lead cross-domain initiatives aligning Stock Plan Services (SPS) and Brokerage, driving strategic planning and execution - Manage projects, risks, and issues; facilitate business readiness activities and quarterly planning - Collaborate with leadership to enhance product development lifecycle within an agile environment - Key requirements: 7+ years in financial services project management, Agile/Scrum methodology, strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills

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Full Job Description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

As part of the Product organization, the Program Manager is responsible for delivering quality solutions by supporting the successful planning, execution, and delivery of initiatives while ensuring consistency with Product strategy, commitments, and goals.

The Program Manager works in conjunction with Stock Plan Leaders at the portfolio and program level to coordinate initiatives by providing oversight from initial assessment through solution launch with an emphasis on business readiness activities. This role will be primarily focused on supporting cross domain work to align Stock Plan Services (SPS) and Brokerage interdependencies and future state roadmaps. This person will also collaborate to build, implement, and monitor efficient and effective processes for the Product Development Lifecycle within the framework of a high-performing agile team environment.

  • Organizing, collaborating to set success measures, and monitoring assigned initiatives to support the organizations key objectives.
  • Working with program/initiative teams to manage issues and risks throughout project lifecycle.
  • Facilitation of initiative business readiness activities including planning and deployment of product improvements.
  • Providing status updates on a regular basis to Stock Plan leadership and key partners for assigned initiatives.
  • Working with leadership to build and maintain client migration/adoption plan for implementation of new or enhanced product features.
  • Facilitating quarterly program planning sessions for the team.
  • Working with Product leadership to continuously improve how the Product team executes against their work.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • 7+ years of related project management experience in financial services, systems development, product development, and/or project/program management
  • Bachelors degree required
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology is beneficial
  • Experience in SAFe and Six Sigma are a plus
  • Ability to understand sophisticated business environments and interdependent relationships for business requirements
  • Well-demonstrated leadership skills, a strong sense of ownership, and dedication to results
  • Change Management leadership including leading teams through resistance to change
  • Ability to lead, direct, and empower product and technology team members without formal management authority.
  • Strong consultative, listening, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Critical thinker with good judgment and initiative
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across the organization and influence at all levels of management and peers
  • Excellent command of verbal and written communications
  • Highly organized with ability to meet internal goals

The Team

Stock Plan Services (SPS) provides companies with outstanding administration for their equity compensation programs, including stock option, restricted stock, employee stock purchase, stock appreciate and performance plans. SPS Product Development supports the business and technology work streams that deliver against approved initiatives including new products for emerging markets and enhancements to existing products.

Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications:

Category:

Program/Project Management

Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Apply

All fields are required. Candidates should limit the number of roles they apply to at any given time.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Benefits

Company overview

Company overview 

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience. 

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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Director, Program Manager - Stock Plan Services

Compensation

Not specified

City: Not specified

Country: Not specified

Fidelity Investments logo
Asset Management

7 days ago

No clicks

at Fidelity Investments

ExperiencedVisa sponsorship available

**Director, Program Manager - Stock Plan Services** - Lead cross-domain initiatives aligning Stock Plan Services (SPS) and Brokerage, driving strategic planning and execution - Manage projects, risks, and issues; facilitate business readiness activities and quarterly planning - Collaborate with leadership to enhance product development lifecycle within an agile environment - Key requirements: 7+ years in financial services project management, Agile/Scrum methodology, strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

As part of the Product organization, the Program Manager is responsible for delivering quality solutions by supporting the successful planning, execution, and delivery of initiatives while ensuring consistency with Product strategy, commitments, and goals.

The Program Manager works in conjunction with Stock Plan Leaders at the portfolio and program level to coordinate initiatives by providing oversight from initial assessment through solution launch with an emphasis on business readiness activities. This role will be primarily focused on supporting cross domain work to align Stock Plan Services (SPS) and Brokerage interdependencies and future state roadmaps. This person will also collaborate to build, implement, and monitor efficient and effective processes for the Product Development Lifecycle within the framework of a high-performing agile team environment.

  • Organizing, collaborating to set success measures, and monitoring assigned initiatives to support the organizations key objectives.
  • Working with program/initiative teams to manage issues and risks throughout project lifecycle.
  • Facilitation of initiative business readiness activities including planning and deployment of product improvements.
  • Providing status updates on a regular basis to Stock Plan leadership and key partners for assigned initiatives.
  • Working with leadership to build and maintain client migration/adoption plan for implementation of new or enhanced product features.
  • Facilitating quarterly program planning sessions for the team.
  • Working with Product leadership to continuously improve how the Product team executes against their work.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • 7+ years of related project management experience in financial services, systems development, product development, and/or project/program management
  • Bachelors degree required
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology is beneficial
  • Experience in SAFe and Six Sigma are a plus
  • Ability to understand sophisticated business environments and interdependent relationships for business requirements
  • Well-demonstrated leadership skills, a strong sense of ownership, and dedication to results
  • Change Management leadership including leading teams through resistance to change
  • Ability to lead, direct, and empower product and technology team members without formal management authority.
  • Strong consultative, listening, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Critical thinker with good judgment and initiative
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across the organization and influence at all levels of management and peers
  • Excellent command of verbal and written communications
  • Highly organized with ability to meet internal goals

The Team

Stock Plan Services (SPS) provides companies with outstanding administration for their equity compensation programs, including stock option, restricted stock, employee stock purchase, stock appreciate and performance plans. SPS Product Development supports the business and technology work streams that deliver against approved initiatives including new products for emerging markets and enhancements to existing products.

Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications:

Category:

Program/Project Management

Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Apply

All fields are required. Candidates should limit the number of roles they apply to at any given time.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Benefits

Company overview

Company overview 

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience. 

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

AI Guidelines

Learn about our guidelines for use of AI when applying for a Fidelity job

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