At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
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About the DepartmentThe Technology and Operations PMO drives enterprise-wide initiatives that enable Franklin Templeton to achieve its strategic vision. Our team partners with business units across Investment Management, Sales & Marketing, Legal and Compliance, Operations, and Technology to deliver impactful solutions. Working here means joining a collaborative, global group committed to innovation and continuous improvement. You’ll gain exposure to complex projects, diverse stakeholders, and opportunities to grow your Program Management expertise.
The Program Manager position is responsible for orchestrating the strategic planning, design, and delivery of one of Franklin Templeton’s strategic programs. This role drives discovery, monitoring and implementation of Regulatory changes across the organization impacting trading, middle-office functions and downstream performance, risk and reporting systems. As part of the program, the Program Manager leads a team of individual project efforts aimed at enhancing system and operational process changes to ensure company compliance with new regulations.
How You Will Add Value
You will shape and oversee the Program roadmap, monitoring new industry Regulations and ensuring enterprise-wide alignment and prioritization of required operational and systemic changes.
You will lead the execution of complex initiatives that span multiple regions and functions, ensuring high-quality delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
You will drive governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting to ensure transparency and accountability across business, technology, and operations teams.
You will identify and mitigate risks, manage interdependencies across projects, and adapt strategies as necessary to maintain delivery momentum.
You will develop and execute targeted communication and engagement plans to sustain awareness and momentum throughout the program lifecycle.
You will lead, mentor and guide globally located resources in the delivery of regulatory projects.
What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in program management or enterprise change leadership.
Proven experience leading global, multi-functional programs with significant change impact (preferably in financial services or asset management).
Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship management skills across global teams and executive levels.
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale budgets, teams, and dependencies.
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI preferred.
Agile and/or SAFe certification preferred.
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 salary range for this position to range between $175,000 – 205,000 depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.
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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
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.
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Franklin Templeton San Mateo, California, USA Office
1 Franklin Pkwy, San Mateo, CA, United States, 94403
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