Senior Associate, Enterprise Transformation Lead

HarbourVest Partners, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

HarbourVest Advisers L.P. is seeking a Senior Associate, Enterprise Continuous Improvement to lead end-to-end transformation initiatives within Client Operations.

You will partner with the Head of Client Operations and global leaders to drive improvements across Client Experience, Enterprise Risk Management, and Operations & Strategy, leveraging data-driven approaches. The role requires a strong background in project management, process mapping, and executive-level communications, with a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• PMI Certification and Change Management Certification a plus.
• Financial services industry experience preferred with wealth management and/or private equity experience a plus.
• Experience in business process mapping and building.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of functional transformation initiatives.
• Drive current state assessments, gap analysis, and future state development with implementation plans.
• Facilitate productive discussions with executives by defining agendas and objectives.
• Build project and process documentation content using data-driven insights.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

PMI Certification

Change management

Process mapping

Executive presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

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.

We are looking for a Senior Associate, Enterprise Continuous Improvement to join our dynamic team at HarbourVest Advisers L.P. This outstanding opportunity lets you lead end-to-end delivery of functional transformation initiatives. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Client Operations and global senior leaders. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and delivering groundbreaking change within our Client Operations organization. This group includes Client Experience, Enterprise Risk Management, Enterprise Operations & Strategy, Portfolio Analytics & Performance Measurement, Treasury, and Investment Accounting teams.

What you will do:

• Implement Client Operations improvement initiatives against agreed timelines and scope by working closely with executive sponsors and project team members to deliver business outcomes.
• Drive current state assessments, gap analysis, future state development, and implementation of project plans.
• Facilitate productive and collaborative discussions by defining agendas, outlining objectives, and working towards decisions.
• Build project and process documentation content, applying data-driven insights.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Lean Six Sigma black belt certification preferred.
• PMI Certification and Change Management Certification a plus.
• Financial services industry experience preferred with wealth management and/or private equity experience a plus.
• Experience in business process mapping and building.
• Experience in preparing and delivering executive-level presentations.
• Effective at managing multiple and often competing priorities.
• Enthusiasm for the mission of the company and its diverse and inclusive culture.
• Education Preferred Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience 3-5 years of prior experience.

Join us at HarbourVest, where your skills and passion for continuous improvement will help us achieve ambitious goals. You will develop outstanding outcomes for our clients and partners. Together, we will build a world-class organization that competes at the highest levels and successfully implements transformative solutions!

#LI-Hybrid Base Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $170,000.00

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 eligibility, total compensation may include participation in long-term reward programs (typically for more senior-level roles).

We also offer a comprehensive total rewards package that may include retirement contributions, health insurance, income protection, paid time off and leave benefits as well as well-being 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.

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with 44 years of experience and more than $160 billion assets under management as of March 31, 2026.

Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit.

Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by more than 1,200 team members across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Please note that all other Key Firm Stats, where provided, are as of March 31, 2026, unless otherwise noted.