Business Program Manager, Practice Development

Are you the colleague others turn to for input and leadership on a variety of projects Someone who naturally excels at relationship building execution and leveraging insights & feedback to inform business strategy Do you love variety in your work and the opportunity to problem solve and propose fresh strategies to the team If so the Practice Development Team is seeking a Business Program Manager. The right colleague will join our team to help us shape and execute Financial Professional (FP) productivity initiatives that are critical to the growth of our business.

You are

A self-starter who loves to solve problems independently and with others

Someone who takes initiative and isnt shy about jumping in asking thoughtful questions and proposing solutions

A relationship builder adept at working independently and with diverse teams and stakeholders across a variety of functions

An enthusiastic big-picture thinker who values data and experience when making business decisions

A skilled communicator in both conveying project needs and priorities as well as sharing the story of the impact of the teams work

Someone who effectively leads large complex initiatives while still executing on day-to-day work

A team player who can collaborate effectively in a dispersed team setting to engage others to accomplish meaningful work

You will

As a key member of the Practice Development team this role will lead cross-functional efforts to identify prioritize and execute strategies that enhance FP productivity. Because The Living Balance Sheet (LBS) Guardians proprietary planning platform is a proven driver of FP productivity this position will sit with the LBS team.

Be a key contributor as we enhance our New Org Productivity strategy by :

Leveraging your relationship building and research skills to work with internal Field and external partners to understand current state and greatest areas of opportunity to influence productivity of FPs in their first 5 years in the business

Leading a cross-functional working group to establish strategy measures of success and priorities to drive new org productivity

Collaborating with Practice Development leadership and key partners drive execution on commitments and continuously measure results

Learning LBS philosophy in order to provide connection and coordination on efforts to integrate LBS with aligned initiatives

Support evolution of our Teaming Strategy by :

Better understanding Team structures at Guardian and forming a point of view on how to track and measure Team productivity

Partnering with other business areas to align resources establish a connected strategy and define a roadmap to evolve the way we support Team-based practices

Partnering with Learning & Development to consider new ways to support Team development - expanding on existing Teaming program and adding resources to develop the skills Agency Leaders need to add value to Teams

Serve as a key partner for additional FP-focused initiatives with specific responsibility for :

Forbes / Shook Recognition program for top Producers

Six Sigma / Practice Management Consultations as incorporated into our learning & development strategy

Field philanthropic programs

You have

A minimum of 10 years experience and 5 years of experience in financial services including deep familiarity with Career Agency Distribution systems Financial Professionals and the important role Agency Leaders play in coaching and developing advisors

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required

A portfolio of experiences leading complex cross-functional initiatives to set strategic vision drive alignment and execution across diverse teams

Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills demonstrated by experience leading Lean initiatives Kaizen events or cross-functional process improvement projects

A proactive and innovative mindset consistently identifying opportunities and delivering impactful outcomes through collaboration

Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize research and stakeholder insights into strategic data-informed solutions

Experience applying process improvement methodologies to drive measurable business outcomes; certification preferred but not required

Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to engage diverse audiences

Travel

Up to 15% travel within US

Salary Range :

$86210.00 - $141635.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education experience knowledge and abilities of the successful addition to salary this role may also be eligible for annual sales or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian youll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building leadership development and philanthropic opportunities we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardians Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary supportive flexible and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race color creed religion sex affectional or sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status disability military or veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individuals known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact .

Current Guardian Colleagues : Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Practice Management,Veterinary Experience,Enterprise Architecture,Office Manager Experience,Enterprise Software,Healthcare Management,IaaS,TOGAF,Medical office experience,Conflict Management,COBIT,Customer relationship management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 86210 - 141635