Program Manager, Enterprise Business Strategies & Implementation

Location: GBR-LO78/5-London

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

About the Department

The Enterprise Business Strategies & Implementation team serves as the execution engine for Franklin Templeton's most important strategic priorities. The team works directly with the Co-Presidents, Executive Leadership Team, and senior business leaders to lead complex enterprise initiatives that shape the future of the organization. Team members partner across Investment Management, Distribution, Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Corporate Services to solve complex business challenges and deliver strategic outcomes. Employees gain direct exposure to executive leadership, enterprise-wide initiatives, and opportunities to influence the future of a global asset manager.

How You Will Add Value

Enterprise Strategy & Execution

• Lead execution of highest-priority strategic initiatives.

• Will translate executive vision into actionable roadmaps and outcomes.

• Will partner with executive sponsors to accelerate decisions.

• Will identify risks, opportunities, dependencies, and impacts.

Enterprise Program Leadership

• Lead enterprise transformation programs.

• Develop governance models and reporting frameworks.

• Manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

• Identify operational, legal, regulatory, and technology impacts.

• Drive execution with urgency and disciplined governance.

Executive Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.

• Prepare executive communications and briefing materials.

• Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and governance meetings.

• Build confidence through communication and delivery.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build partnerships across business functions.

• Influence senior leaders without direct authority.

• Drive stakeholder alignment.

• Foster accountability, transparency, and collaboration.

Change Leadership

• Lead organizational change efforts.

• Navigate ambiguity and maintain momentum.

• Simplify complex business challenges.

• Improve efficiency, governance, and delivery practices.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

• Well tenured leading large-scale strategic programs.

• Experience partnering with executive leadership.

• Experience leading cross-functional enterprise initiatives.

• Understanding of asset management or similar industries.

• Ability to influence without direct authority.

• Relationship-building and stakeholder management.

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.

Technical Skills

• Enterprise program management.

• Executive communications.

• Strategic planning and business transformation.

• Organizational change management skills.

• Governance and risk management.

• Financial and business analysis experience.

• Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Familiarity with AI tools such as Co Pilot and Chat GPT to assist in shortening delivery times on meeting actions, project planning, executive summaries, and related activities.

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.

As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.

As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.