Project Manager, Senior Associate

The Hollister Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hollister Group is seeking a Project Manager, Senior Associate in Boston. This hands-on role turns an ambiguous vision into a clear plan, drives end-to-end execution, and guides stakeholders through change in a fast-moving, collaborative setting.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Boston, MA, with compensation ranging from $145,000 to $170,000 per year, depending on experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management and transformation.
• Led cross-functional programs spanning technology, data, and processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and clear communication at all levels.
• PMI, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or ADKAR certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives from planning through implementation across people, process, data, and technology.
• Partner with business teams, stakeholders, and vendors to define scope, priorities, approach, resourcing, and timelines.
• Run effective sessions with agendas, goals, and decisions, including executive-level communication.
• Build and manage project plans, governance routines, risks, dependencies, and milestones.
• Guide discovery and solutioning: gap assessments, future-state design, requirements, testing, rollout.
• Align and motivate cross-functional teams with accountability and follow-through.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Project leadership

Ambiguity to clarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Job description

Project Manager, Senior Associate

Join our client’s team as a Project Manager, Senior Associate, partnering with leaders across the organization to deliver high-impact transformation work spanning people, process, data, and technology. This is a hands-on role for someone who can take an initially ambiguous vision and turn it into a clear plan, drive execution end-to-end, and bring stakeholders along through change in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Compensation: $145,000-170,000 annually*

• Listed not guaranteed - potential offers vary based on experience level, qualifications, and internal equity and may be outside of this range.

This role is hybrid in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives from planning through implementation across people, process, data, and technology.
• Partner with business teams, technical stakeholders, and vendors to define scope, priorities, approach, resourcing, and timelines.
• Run effective working sessions by setting agendas, clarifying goals, and driving decisions - up to and including executive-level communication.
• Build and manage project plans, governance routines, risks, dependencies, and key milestones to keep delivery on track.
• Guide discovery and solutioning work (gap assessments, future-state design, requirements, testing, and rollout).
• Align and motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring accountability and consistent follow-through.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in project management and process engineering, focused on transformation and change management.
• Owned large, cross-functional programs spanning technology/data, process redesign, and change management.
• Strong stakeholder management and clear communication at all levels.
• Proven problem-solver who mitigates issues and drives teams to decisions.
• Experience mapping processes and turning business needs into implementable solutions.
• Financial services experience; alternatives/private equity exposure is a plus.
• PMI, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or ADKAR certifications are a plus.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.

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