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Pasadena, California, United States of America, United States of America
Onsite
At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.
From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.
The role of Sr. Project Manager – Cyber Security will provide project management support for the Global Information Security team and act as the point of accountability to plan, direct, and manage technology proof-of-concepts and deployments for large scale, complex projects. The candidate will ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished with quality results, within established time frames and budget, and meet customer and/or business needs. The qualified candidate will have a strong technology background as well as excellent planning, communication and execution skills required to effectively collaborate and lead architects, engineers, operations staff, and other technology and business professionals to deliver defined objectives. Project management support may include but is not limited to: Cyber Security, Cloud enablement and deployment, and application development.
Lead multiple cybersecurity projects spanning multiple security domains simultaneously; effectively managing prioritization of time, resource, and scope
Drive complex projects from concept to operations, articulating processes to help team succeed including not only managing risks but predicting them
Create and track project plans by monitoring and updating cross-functional team members of tasks and deliverables to ensure timely completion
Help teams to get to the finish line collaboratively. Provide timely guidance and feedback (matrix reporting)
Escalate issues to others with more experience, authority, and/or span of control when necessary
Communicate effectively and influence/negotiate internal and external stakeholders regarding key project objectives, scope, funding, timeline, dependencies, and risks to stakeholders
Institute effective project management processes, tools, and best practices to bring efficiency and support collaboration
Plan and Implement projects with a high level of complexity
Impact that is significant to Line of Business and/or Enterprise-wide
Involves direction for multiple, integrated projects
Budgets typically from $100,000 to $5 Million
Proof of Concepts where the results will influence the direction of Cyber Security Strategy and Services
Enterprise deployments across multiple Lines of Business and customer types
Program and Project length is typically 12months, however programs may span multiple years
Involvement with/between 10-20 partners/stakeholder groups
5-7 years cross-functional, cross-disciplinary project management and business analysis experience for global mid-to-large sized corporations with geographically dispersed population
Demonstrated knowledge of the key components of project management (e.g. scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, integration) and associated tools and methodologies
Ability to apply business practices in the context of project management activities
Experience with cyber security including design, implementation, and operationalizing of cybersecurity systems. Documenting requirements, working with vendors, creating knowledge articles, and executing transition to security operations team
Experience leading geographically distributed and culturally diverse workgroups
Self-starter and driven to win
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization and planning skills
Strong influencing / negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills
Experiencing managing complex projects
Experience managing organization change and communication
Experience with process improvement
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Project management certification with hands-on experience managing Agile projects (e.g. PMI, PMP, DAD)
Prior experience in an IT Engineering, Architect or Operations Service Delivery role
This role will work a hybrid schedule in our Pasadena, CA office, 4 days/week
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards – monetary and non-monetary – designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $140,000 – $150,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.
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At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year
- Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits
- Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities
- Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement
- Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.