Project Management Co-op

Bain Capital•Boston, MA

About The Position

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW: Bain Capital, LP is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with more than $215 billion of assets under management that creates lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Since our founding in 1984, we’ve applied our insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including private equity, credit, public equity, real estate and venture capital. We leverage our shared platform to capture cross-asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus. With offices on four continents, our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors for lasting impact. DESCRIPTION: The Project Management Co-Op will report to the IT Program Management Office (PMO) and work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business System Directors, Portfolio team and PMO leadership to assist in the management and successful delivery of select projects.

Requirements

Ability to learn and understand Bain Capital IT PMO Project Management processes and framework
Ability to perform basic tasks on time and accurately as assigned by the Project Manager mentor
Basic understanding of project management techniques
Strong problem solving/analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good time management and organizational skills
Ability to apply academic knowledge, such as analysis, writing, and documentation to work situations in a practical manner
Ability to work in a team setting, multitask and manage priorities
Demonstrated desire for continuous learning and improvement

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analyses to support business cases for select projects
Assist with planning and kickoff activities for select projects
Manage stakeholders to plan and direct the analysis of business requirements for select projects
Participate in PMO/project level meetings, activities, and training
Assist with process documentation and general PMO work as deemed necessary by PMO leadership
Adhere and contribute to PMO processes, policies and tools
Collaborate with IT leaders to define, prioritize and develop projects/programs or other initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Ability to drive results with a sense of urgency
Demonstrate ownership of issues by analyzing, gaining consensus, offering alternative solutions, or escalating as appropriate/applicable
As a member of the PMO, collaborate with Enterprise teams and directly liaise with leads for each business area
Align and promote 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
Perform basic budget/financial calculations and conduct cost benefit analyses