Vice President, Technology & Operations M&A Enablement (Finance)

Job Classification:
Technology - Agile, Delivery, & Product

Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you'll unlock an exciting and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions.

Your Team & Role

The Technology and Operations M&A Enablement Leader will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration and separation of technology and operations during mergers/acquisitions and divestitures. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and external transaction stakeholders to perform due diligence and assess, plan, and execute integration strategies that align with our business objectives and transaction terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquisition Target Assessment:
  
  • Assist in identifying and evaluating potential acquisition targets' strategic fit, technology capabilities, and operational strengths.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of target companies' technology infrastructure, operational processes, and service delivery models.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on the potential benefits, viability and risks of acquisition targets.
• Due Diligence:
  
  • Conduct thorough due diligence on target companies' technology and operations infrastructure to identify potential risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with IT and operations teams to gather detailed information on the target company's technology stack and operational capabilities.
  • Evaluate the compatibility of existing systems, software, and hardware with our own infrastructure.
  • Review cybersecurity measures and data protection protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Assess the scalability and future-proofing of the target company's technology solutions.
  • Analyze operational workflows and processes to determine integration feasibility and identify areas for improvement.
• Integration Planning, Effort and Cost Estimation:
  
  • Develop comprehensive integration plans for technology and operations, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
  • Estimate the effort and cost required for integrating technology and operations of acquisition targets.
  • Develop detailed integration budgets, including resource allocation and timeline projections.
  • Collaborate with finance teams to ensure accurate financial forecasting and budgeting for integration activities.
  • Monitor and report on integration costs and progress to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
  • Work with external consultants, as needed, to develop integration and separation plans.
• Service Operations:
  
  • Assess the target company's service operations to ensure alignment with our standards and customer expectations.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Develop strategies to integrate and optimize service operations post-merger.
  • Ensure continuity of service during the integration process to minimize disruption to customers.
• Process Excellence:
  
  • Implement best practices in process excellence to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency of integrated technology and operations.
  • Conduct process mapping and analysis to identify areas for process improvement and application of AI.
  • Develop and execute process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the integrated organization.
• Integration and Separation Management: Lead and manage integration and separation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including IT, operations, finance, and legal teams, to facilitate smooth integration and separation processes.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology and operations integration, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruption.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor the success of integration efforts and report progress to senior management.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to support employees through the transition and ensure adoption of new systems and processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve integration processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

The Skills and Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification preferred.
• Proven experience in technology and operations integration within M&A contexts, insurance, asset management or financial services preferred.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of insurance and asset management industry best practices and emerging trends in technology and operations.

You'll Love Working Here Because You Can

Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we'll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You'll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you.

What we offer you:

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 $213,000.00 to $288,200.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level .
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave .
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs 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 and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

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. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

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

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.

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