Associate, Program Management & Strategy - Investments

Program Support Support Program Managers on active programs — stepping in during absences, owning discrete workstreams, and developing as an Associate PM on programs across the portfolio Contribute to program governance artifacts including roadmaps, milestones, risk logs, and stakeholder communications Partner with the Transformation team on process documentation and mapping work as program needs arise Support Strategic Initiative execution as initiatives move from planning into delivery Work closely with the Vendor Management team to improve how vendor management and procurement integrate into programs, ensuring the model runs smoothly from program inception through contract execution Business Execution Own end-to-end planning and execution of quarterly PI Planning events and LMI Showcases, coordinating across teams to ensure events continue evolving to meet organizational needs Drive Product/Data/Tech coordination and communication across changes including squad metrics, Jira process changes, and the Agile Ways of Working maturity journey Mature Product Charter refresh and Roadmap review processes and tools in close partnership with Product Owners and technology teams Own Agile, product mindset, and related learning and training coordination for Product, Data, and Tech teams Maintain process library in partnership with the Transformation team AI-Driven Execution Grow into role as the AI Champion for Strategy & Execution, promoting adoption and owning the operational tracking & discipline around how the team evolves our use of AI tools. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, finance, or related) 3-5 years of experience in delivery/business execution preferably within investments; financial services experience a strong plus Familiarity with Agile ways of working and product operating models; direct experience with Agile teams a plus Experience in asset management, institutional investing, insurance investment management, or investment operations/financial services preferred; curiosity about and interest in developing fluency in LMI's investment products, asset classes, and programs is essential Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously Comfort operating with ambiguity and limited direction; this role requires independent judgment and initiative Demonstrated ability to build relationships across functions and levels, including senior leaders and cross-functional partners Experience with and interest in how AI tools can improve the way teams work, and willingness to learn, try, and share