Senior Associate, Enterprise Transformation Lead

HarbourVest Partners•Boston, MA

5d•$160,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HarbourVest Advisers L.P. is seeking a Senior Associate to lead end-to-end delivery of functional transformation initiatives and serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Client Operations and global senior leaders. The role drives continuous improvement and change across Client Operations, which includes Client Experience, Enterprise Risk Management, Enterprise Operations & Strategy, Portfolio Analytics & Performance Measurement, Treasury, and Investment Accounting teams. The position works closely with executive sponsors and project team members to deliver business outcomes on agreed timelines and scope. It conducts current-state assessments and gap analyses, develops future states and implementation plans, facilitates collaborative decision-making, and produces project and process documentation informed by data-driven insights. The role is hybrid, with 18 remote workdays per quarter available at the employee’s discretion subject to manager approval. HarbourVest describes a collaborative, inclusive culture and offers a total rewards package that may include retirement contributions, health insurance, income protection, paid time off and leave benefits, and well-being programs. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience.
Experience in business process mapping and building.
Experience preparing and delivering executive-level presentations.
Ability to manage multiple and often competing priorities.
Enthusiasm for the company’s mission and its diverse and inclusive culture.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
PMI certification and Change Management certification are a plus.
Financial services industry experience preferred; wealth management and/or private equity experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Implement Client Operations improvement initiatives to agreed timelines and scope, working 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, collaborative discussions by defining agendas, outlining objectives, and working toward decisions.
Build project and process documentation, applying data-driven insights.