Project Leader

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 10-Sep-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Overview:

Within the Firm Portfolio Management Office, the Project Leader will join a dynamic team responsible for delivering critical enterprise initiatives for functional areas such Finance.

As a Project Leader, you will lead the execution of medium to large-scale projects by defining and executing activities to deliver on scope. Lead specific workstreams or projects with clearly defined scope and oversight by defining and managing project activities, managing timelines, and ensuring alignment with business and technology goals. This role supports both traditional (waterfall) and agile (iterative) delivery models, facilitating planning, execution, and delivery across cross-functional teams. In an agile environment, the Project Leader leads periodic planning, standups, and managing dependencies. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to support business leaders and ensure successful delivery on outcomes.

• Lead medium to large-scale projects and contribute to large-scale initiatives; lead project coordinators and/or project team members in completion of medium to large-scale projects.
• Establish and maintain effective communications and relationships across multiple areas, outside vendors and project leaders/teams who are working on a project.
• Facilitate project start-up activities, including requirements gathering, resource onboarding, and project documentation.
• Monitor, track, and report progress against project plans, including scope, schedule, cost, resources, and quality through dashboards and reporting against defined metrics.
• Plan for, identify, analyze, and resolve project risks and issues, and facilitate resolution efforts. Escalate unresolved or high-impact risks and issues appropriately
• Execute planning and facilitation activities to ensure delivery on outcomes.
• Manage cross-team dependencies and ensure alignment across workstreams and/or other projects.
• Ensure the development and execution of testing strategies, including defect tracking and resolution.

Current Internal home-based associates please note: Even as a campus-based posted role you are eligible to apply and, if selected, you may retain your home-based status. However future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work and some roles may carry a preference for campus-based presence.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• 3 - 5 years of experience in project coordination and/or management, including waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Project Management Certification (such as PMP) and/or Agile Certifications preferred
• Working knowledge of enterprise project tools such as Clarity and Jira.
• Ability to independently identify, prioritize, monitor, communicate, and/or resolve elements that can impact a project.
• Superior organization and coordination skills
• Strong communication skills

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.