Project Management Co-op

Bain Capital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Bain Capital in Boston, MA seeks a Project Management Co-Op to assist the IT PMO in delivering select projects. You will work with project managers, business analysts, and portfolio teams to support planning, kickoff activities, and analysis of business requirements.

The role emphasizes strong analytical and communication skills, teamwork, and a proactive approach to learning. Responsibilities include documenting processes, preparing dashboards, and helping manage budgets and timelines within

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and understand Bain Capital IT PMO Project Management processes and framework.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply academic knowledge, such as analysis, writing, and documentation to work situations in a practical manner.
• Ability to work in a team setting, multitask and manage priorities.
• Demonstrated desire for continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyses to support business cases for select projects
• Assist with planning and kickoff activities for select projects
• Manage stakeholders to plan and direct the analysis of business requirements for select projects
• Participate in PMO/project level meetings, activities, and training
• Assist with process documentation and general PMO work as deemed necessary by PMO leadership
• Adhere and contribute to PMO processes, policies and tools
• Collaborate with IT leaders to define, prioritize and develop projects/programs or other initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

PMO framework understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Continuous learning

Academic application

Job description

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW:

With approximately $225 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ employees in 23 offices on four continents. We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that unlocks breakthrough insights. Our people are the heart of our advantage. Colleagues at all levels have a seat at the table as they tackle business challenges with a principal investor mindset. By asking incisive questions, respectfully challenging one another, and remaining intellectually agile, we work together to achieve exceptional outcomes.

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DESCRIPTION:

The Project Management Co-Op will report to the IT Program Management Office (PMO) and work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business System Directors, Portfolio team and PMO leadership to assist in the management and successful delivery of select projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• Conduct research and analyses to support business cases for select projects
• Assist with planning and kickoff activities for select projects
• Manage stakeholders to plan and direct the analysis of business requirements for select projects
• Participate in PMO/project level meetings, activities, and training
• Assist with process documentation and general PMO work as deemed necessary by PMO leadership
• Adhere and contribute to PMO processes, policies and tools
• Collaborate with IT leaders to define, prioritize and develop projects/programs or other initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Governance/Leadership

• Ability to drive results with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrate ownership of issues by analyzing, gaining consensus, offering alternative solutions, or escalating as appropriate/applicable

Partnership

• As a member of the PMO, collaborate with Enterprise teams and directly liaise with leads for each business area
• Align and promote PMO value proposition and project lifecycle processes firm-wide

Reporting

• Develop and present recurring dashboards and reports for key projects to the PMO and executive sponsors
• Monitor and document progress, milestone deliverables, risks, and costs across projects

Budget/Resource Management

• Perform basic budget/financial calculations and conduct cost benefit analyses

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to learn and understand Bain Capital IT PMO Project Management processes and framework
• Ability to perform basic tasks on time and accurately as assigned by the Project Manager mentor
• Basic understanding of project management techniques
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to apply academic knowledge, such as analysis, writing, and documentation to work situations in a practical manner
• Ability to work in a team setting, multitask and manage priorities
• Demonstrated desire for continuous learning and improvement

Compensation:

Expected Hourly Rate of Pay $25.00 – $27.00 Actual hourly rate of pay will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to role, function, level, experience, qualifications and geographic location.

Bain Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms.

We are committed to creating lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live.

As a private partnership, we lead with conviction and a culture of collaboration, advantages that enable us to innovate investment approaches, unlock opportunities, and create exceptional outcomes.

Our global platform invests across five focus areas: Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets.

In these focus areas, we bring deep sector expertise and wide-ranging capabilities.

We have 24 offices on four continents, more than 2,000 employees, and approximately $225 billion in assets under management.

To learn more, visit www.baincapital.com.

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