Project Manager, Associate

HarbourVest Partners; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive total rewards package

Remote workdays

Job summary

HarbourVest Partners in Boston is seeking a Project Manager to lead strategic transformation projects. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience in project management and process engineering, with strong skills in change and stakeholder management. The role is hybrid, offering flexibility with remote workdays. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $1.00 - $2.00 USD, eligibility for an annual bonus, and a comprehensive rewards package, including health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in project management and process engineering.
• Proven track record across people, process, data and technology solutions.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of strategic projects within transformation programs.
• Define systems/project priorities and related timelines.
• Drive execution of gap analysis and future state design.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or Bachelor of Science (B.S)

Tools

PMI certifications

Agile methodology

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

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.

Project Manager Role

The Project Manager 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 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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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 Preference

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Bachelor of Science (B.S), or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 5‑8 years of relevant experience in project management and process engineering, with a focus on transformation and change management.

Salary Range

$1.00 - $2.00 USD base salary range. 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. 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.