Senior Associate, Project Management

Bain Capital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain Capital is seeking a Senior Project Management Associate to lead projects across various business functions including Capital Markets and Global Security. The role involves collaborating with IT leaders to prioritize initiatives, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring project lifecycle processes are adhered to.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of project management experience in a fast-paced environment and is proficient in Agile methodologies. Compensation includes an annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $135,000, complemented by the possibility of a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management and reporting, preferably in Financial Services.
• 6+ years of experience in technology implementation.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple stakeholders to plan and direct analysis of business problems.
• Develop schedules and timelines to manage project progress.
• Ensure development of relevant communication plans.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Ability

Agile / Scrum

Collaboration

Technology Implementation

Education

PMP certification

MBA

Job description

Title: Senior Project Management Associate

Location: Boston, MA | Type: Permanent

DESCRIPTION

This position will be working directly for the IT PMO supporting Bain Capital business units and leading projects firm wide. The Senior Project Management Associate will lead projects across various functions: Capital Markets, Enterprise Architecture, Corporate Platforms, Private & Strategic Businesses (CPPSB), Global Delivery Services, Global Infrastructure, and Global Security & Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage multiple stakeholders to plan and direct analysis of business problems.
• Develop schedules, timelines and milestones to manage and track project progress.
• Ensure development of communications, testing and training plans appropriate to user/organization impact.
• Manage project teams, project scope, project schedules and stakeholder expectations.
• Identify, document and communicate risks and issues as appropriate.
• Manage projects with cross‑team dependencies, such as technology (e.g., IT security initiatives, Disaster Recovery, Server replacements and upgrades).
• Adhere to and contribute to PMO processes, policies, and tools.
• Collaborate with IT leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects/programs or other initiatives.
• Interface regularly with Heads of Change Management, Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, and other business areas.
• Drive results with a sense of urgency and influence personnel outside of a direct reporting structure.
• Demonstrate ownership of issues by analyzing, gaining consensus, offering alternative solutions, or escalating as appropriate.
• Act as a leader for the morale of the team and mentor team members to enhance their performance.
• Drive consensus on project strategy and direction leveraging IT Steering Committee meetings for key decisions and updates.
• Collaborate with Enterprise teams and liaise directly with leads for each business area.
• Align and promote the PMO value proposition and project lifecycle processes firm‑wide.
• 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.
• Track project budget and actuals, conduct regular reconciliations against the plan, review reforecasts with project sponsors, and provide analysis to the PMO Director.
• Influence and manage matrix resources assigned to projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PMP certification and/or MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in project management and reporting, preferably in Financial Services.
• 6+ years of experience in technology implementation.
• Agile / Scrum experience preferred.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and problem‑analysis capabilities; ability to conceptualize end‑state solutions.
• Ability to collaborate and influence others effectively.
• Proven team‑oriented person who shares information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high‑volume, fast‑paced, dynamic environment with a positive attitude while meeting tight deadlines in an organized fashion.
• Experience managing teams and vendors in technical areas.

COMPENSATION

Expected annual base salary: $120,000 – $135,000. The base salary will be determined by role, function, level, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual impact, team and firm performance.

EEO STATEMENT

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.