Project Manager, Senior Associate
Job Description Summary
For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.
In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.
We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.
HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.
This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.
The Project Manager, Senior Associate is responsible for leading the implementation of strategic projects within HarbourVest’s transformation programs. Project Managers use a variety of problem solving and project management skills and methodologies to drive the full lifecycle of project delivery from planning through implementation of people, process, data, and technology solutions. The Project Manager, Senior Associate will be accountable for project success working alongside business partners and a wide range of internal and external partners to ensure objectives and associated changes are delivered. This role is in the Enterprise Continuous Improvement (ECI) department and reports to a Senior Vice President.
The ideal candidate is someone who is:
Able to translate a strategic vision, which can be ambiguous to begin with, into a project for execution
An excellent communicator, highly skilled in change and stakeholder management with ability to build strong partnerships across the global organization
Adept at problem solving, mitigating issues, identifying creative solutions and driving to decisions with both key stakeholders and executive leadership
A self-starter able to lead independently in a dynamic environment with rapid development cycles, multifunctional teams and tight project timeframes that can change in real time
What you will do:
Work closely with business functional areas, technical teams, and vendors to define systems/project priorities, scope, approach, resource requirements and related timelines.
Own the facilitation of productive project discussions and outcomes by defining agendas, clearly outlining objectives, and running meetings independently, at all levels of the organization, including executive level presentation content creation and delivery.
Deliver improvement initiatives against agreed to timelines and scope by developing and leading project plans, execution routines, staffing, budget, dependency and risk management against defined governance practices
Lead and drive the execution of gap analysis, future state design, requirements definition, testing, and implementation partnering with business and technology team members
Collaborate with and hold cross-functional project team members accountable to assigned tasks to develop and implement innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
What you bring:
Proven track record to handle a wide variety of projects across people, process, data and technology solution design, development, and delivery in a hybrid execution methodology framework
Strong process approach, with business process mapping experience and the ability to effectively and independently translate business problems into implementable solutions with quantifiable business benefits
Ability to think critically, focusing on data analysis and attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the ability to adjust to different situations and customers, and a flexible approach to quickly respond to adjusting needs and priorities.
Proven change leader with strong relationship building and ability to influence leaders at all levels to achieve swift change adoption and become a trusted advisor for business, technology, and ECI colleagues
A can-do demeanor and energy to deliver projects on time and within budget. Persistent follow up to make sure project diligence is achieved.
Financial services industry experience with alternatives and/or private equity experience a plus
Certifications across PMI, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, and ADKAR are a plus
Education Preferred
Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Bachelor of Science (B.S), or equivalent experience
7+ years of relevant experience in project management and process engineering, with a focus on transformation and change management
Base Salary Range
$145,000.00 - $170,000.00
This USD base salary range represents only one component of total compensation for this role and is provided in accordance with local requirements. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is determined based on individual and overall firm performance. In addition to salary and bonus eligibility, total compensation may include participation in long-term reward programs (typically for more senior-level roles). We also offer a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement contributions, health insurance, income protection, paid time off and leave benefits as well as well-being programs. Our total rewards offerings are influenced by several business factors, and eligibility for certain components will vary by position and geography. Please note the posted ranges do not apply outside the U.S. and should not be converted to other currencies as a proxy for compensation in other countries.