Genesis10 is currently looking for a Sr Project Manager with strong knowledge of front-back operating models within Alternatives (Investments & Distribution) for a 6 month contact for a Financial Services client in Boston, MA. Must be in office 3 days a week. The team is a key part of delivering the Company's strategic goals, objectives, and outcomes. The role will operate globally across teams in the U.S. and EMEA, supporting Goals within the Global Alternatives Businesses. The role will be accountable for the planning, delivery, and risk management of one or more projects within the Global Alternatives business. The role will work directly with the Alternatives COO, line of business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders in risk, legal and compliance; and will report through the GT&C delivery lead in North America.Responsibilities:
- Management of Objectives, Goals, scope, budget, deliverables, and timelines for project/s within the roles scope including engagement with various impacted business teams and stakeholders across Alternatives and into the operational teams (middle and back office).
- Accountability for the planning and execution of underlying workstreams, ensuring alignment to delivery milestones and benefit objectives.
- Project planning to agreed standards, mandatory that plans are created and maintained in Microsoft project with clear articulation of portfolio, programme, and project level goals and outcomes for milestone level tracking and reporting.
- Construction of project cost model, budget, and management of forecast and actuals tracking.
- Creation of resource forecasts on behalf of the projects being managed. This supports engagement with resource mgrs. and engagement in portfolio wide prioritisation and demand/supply mgmt.
- Project reporting at various governance forums.
- Regular status reporting and project management activity e.g., resource management, RAID log management and issue prioritisation / resolution.
- Run effective project level governance and manage stakeholder expectations accordingly within the Columbia Threadneedle Investments control framework.
- Ensuring plans are aligned to our strategic roadmap and long-term business needs.
- Work closely with the architecture team to design Technology, Data & Business solutions.
- Ensure that all Stakeholders have a common understanding of what is being delivered and how each area contributes to delivery of capability transformation / change.
Key Capabilities – Essentials
- Extensive Project management experience with a proven track record of delivery with complex projects.
- Experience of delivering large transformation within an asset manager with experience of core asset classes and underlying security types of Alternatives businesses.
- Strong knowledge of front-back operating models within Alternatives (Investments & Distribution – Back-office services including performance management and reporting, accounting, custody management)
- Experience of change governance processes and best practice.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver end to end solutions and work with enabling functions including technology and data.
- Passion for delivering high quality outcomes.
- Self-starter mentality essential.
- Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and build strong working relationships with other teams.
- Strong communication skills, client management and influencing skills.
- Strong customer awareness and business focus.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to navigate complex decision points.
Additional knowledge and skills, experience, and training
- A strong understanding of real estate investment management, including investment lifecycle, supporting systems and technology, real estate asset acquisition and sale, real estate fund structures with associated legal, regulatory and risk management practices.
- Familiar with real estate investment joint ventures, limited partnerships, and general partnerships
- Familiar with corporate entity-level transitions / wind downs and asset-level transfers / wind downs.
- Familiar with asset management wind down practices such as oversight and governance, planning and execution, customer protection, financial management, governance roles and responsibilities and communication and roll out.
- Knowledge of project methodologies including Hybrid and Waterfall project management and control tasks, for example complete project reporting and project documentation. Critical that project manager is highly competent in Microsoft Project.
- Must have experience of project planning, project reporting and the active management of project risks and issues, and quality management.
Compensation: Hourly W2 pay rate $80-$85We have access to additional contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire positions with various rate ranges. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)Behavioral Health PlatformMedical, Dental, VisionHealth Savings AccountVoluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)Voluntary Term Life Insurance401KSick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)Remote opportunities availableFor multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.