Project Manager, Senior Associate

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive total rewards package

Health insurance and wellness programs

Job summary

Harbourvest Partners (U.K.) Limited is seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation of strategic projects within their transformation programs. This role involves collaboration with various teams to drive project delivery and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in project management, strong change management skills, and preferably background in financial services. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in project management and process engineering.
• Financial services industry experience with alternatives and private equity preferred.
• Certifications across PMI, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, and ADKAR are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of strategic projects within HarbourVest’s transformation programs.
• Work closely with technical teams, vendors, and business functional areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Agile

Lean Six Sigma

PMI certifications

Job description

Job Overview

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 investors.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

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.

Role Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of strategic projects within HarbourVest’s transformation programs and driving full lifecycle project delivery from planning through implementation of people, process, data, and technology solutions.

Ideal Candidate

• Able to translate a strategic vision into projects for execution
• Excellent communicator, highly skilled in change and stakeholder management, able to build strong partnerships across the global organization
• Adept at problem solving, mitigating issues, identifying creative solutions, and driving decisions
• A self‑starter able to lead independently in a dynamic environment with rapid development cycles, multifunctional teams, and tight project timeframes

Responsibilities

• 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, including executive level presentations.
• Deliver improvement initiatives against agreed timelines and scope by developing and leading project plans, execution routines, staffing, budget, dependency and risk management.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Persistent follow‑up to make sure project diligence is achieved.
• Financial services industry experience with alternatives and/or private equity preferred.
• 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

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

Compensation

Base Salary Range $110,000.00 – $120,000.00 USD. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, long‑term reward programs, and a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement, health, insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs.

EEO Statement

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.