Manager, Information Technology
About The Position
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 an IT Manager to support HarbourVest's Enterprise Investment Office (EIO) to drive platform automation and modernization. This person will lead a mid-size team and will deliver transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, data quality, and integration across investment technologies. The ideal candidate is someone who: Thrives in a highly collaborative environment and partners optimally with both business and technology teams Can lead transformation initiatives and drive modernization across multiple systems Has a technological approach with a deep understanding of system integrations and platform management Has a track record of leading teams to deliver business outcomes
Requirements
- 5–10 years working in technology roles within financial services or FinTech
- 3+ years of people-management experience
- Shown background in platform ownership and technology delivery
- Experience leading teams across multi-functional areas within an IT/business hybrid model
- Familiarity with investment data flows and/or investment technology processes
- Experience working with vendor platforms (AllView, DealCloud, Appian is preferred but not required)
- Understanding of cloud technologies and sophisticated system integrations
- Good communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Ability to drive modernization and transformation initiatives
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with solid experience in financial services or FinTech, particularly investment-related platforms, are preferred
Responsibilities
- Partner with EIO to advance automation and improve data services for integrated investment workflows spanning several platforms/technologies
- Develop a team consisting of Business Analysts, Tech Leads, and Contractors
- Be responsible for AI‑supported capabilities within the platform and find opportunities for improvement
- Drive and implement technology transformation initiatives across the investment platform ecosystem
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
