Manager Sr. Manager New Initiatives

At Franklin Templeton we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forwardthinking asset manager we build dynamic relationships with clients understand their goals and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cuttingedge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for longterm 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 primary responsibility of this role is to support the execution of identified strategic initiatives especially those providing a competitive edge to our organization in India. The job requires end-to-end participation i.e. from assistance in conceptualization of a strategic business capability to help in shaping up the feasibility and scoping of the project. It involves collaborating with a wide set of relevant teams (including Technology) within India and abroad and SMEs to help plan and implement the project. The job will also involve ensuring that the project meets its expected business case and objectives defined at the start of the project.

• One of the most important strategic initiatives is Indias Business Digital Strategy. The incumbent will play a key role in identifying opportunities to continuously enhance the suite of features and assisting implementation of the same.

• Assist in scoping and execution of the key strategic projects.

• Interact with senior management and relevant contributors to ensure end-to-end scoping and execution of projects.

• Aid in regular communication to stakeholders on approach impact and benefit of these projects to build organizational awareness to things on the anvil.

• Support creation of business cases for all key projects ensuring that projects deliver on one or more of the following - revenue growth market share growth enhanced customer experience or cost reduction. To clearly state this at the time of project scoping and track key metrics throughout the life stage to ensure identified objectives are met.

• Projects should be delivered within the timeframes set up during project scoping.

• Assist in scoping and execution of the key digital transformation projects.

• Identify gaps and opportunities to continuously enhance the suite of digital features. Precipitate this into capabilities and ensure end-to-end execution of the same.

• Proactively collaborate with wider team(s) to ideate and work on strategies to improve adaptation of digital assets (web/app/bots etc.).

• Take ownership of work and support delivery of specific work streams on projects.

• Develop materials (project plan CBA user stories training materials etc.) to support business development activities.

• To ensure all projects with Technology interface / requirements are scoped in a manner that the Business needs and capabilities from Technology are well articulated.

• Postgraduate from a Premium Institute

• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience preferably on digital transformation projects

• Strong knowledge and understanding of digital delivery practices understanding Agile methodology & tools

• Experience working on complex transformational projects developing innovative solutions to solve business and technology issues

• Strong knowledge of financial markets business analysis and domain specific technology solutions and capabilities

• Strong conceptual skills and communication skills ability to work on complex projects in a matrix environment

• AMFI Certification preferred

• Project Management / Agile Methodology

• Green belt certification

Work Shift Timing - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST

At Franklin Templeton we believe your benefits should support your life your goals and your future. Thats why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employees dependents (spouses children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• Annual recognition program
• Volunteer services and paid time off for volunteering
• 12 weeks Paternity leave
• Located in the heart of Mumbai in the One International Centre with spectacular views of the buzzing city
• Walking distance of 100 meters from Western/Central railway station accessible by road and local rail from all parts of the city

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing 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.