HarbourVest
Project Manager, Associate
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HarbourVest
Project Manager, Associate
$1 - $2
Boston, Massachusetts
Hybrid
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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 thats marked by low turnover and high energy, youll be inspired to grow and thrive. We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. 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 is responsible for leading the implementation of strategic projects within HarbourVests 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 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. The ideal candidate is someone who is: Able to translate a strategic vision 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 A self-starter able to lead independently in a dynamic environment with rapid development cycles, multifunctional teams and tight project timeframes What you will do: Work closely with business functional areas, technical teams, and vendors in defining systems/project priorities, scope, approach, resource requirements and related timelines. Facilitate productive project discussions and outcomes by defining agendas, clearly outlining objectives, and running meetings 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 Drive 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 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 Experience (choose one below & delete others that do not apply/edit focus) 5-8 years of relevant experience in project management and process engineering, with a focus on transformation and change management #LI-Hybrid Salary Range $1.00 - $2.00 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, total compensation may include eligibility for long-term reward programs and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.

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