Senior Project Manager – Business Development Team

Equitable • Syracuse, NY

103d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Project Manager to join our Business Development team, helping to drive our expansion on EXP recruiting and onboarding, practice acquisition, succession, and M&A. This role is critical in driving our most important strategic initiatives from concept to execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and excels at cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of project or program management experience, ideally in business development, corporate strategy, or a related function.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-departmental projects with a track record of successful outcomes.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

Nice To Haves

• PMP or similar certification is a plus.
• Experience in high-growth or transformation environments.
• Background in consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or strategic planning is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Initiatives: Take ownership of high-impact business development projects, leading them from ideation through to implementation and delivery.
• Project Execution: Develop and manage project timelines, deliverables, and success metrics to ensure on-time and on-budget execution of initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the organization—such as Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations, Product, and Legal—to align efforts, uncover dependencies, and ensure unified execution.
• Program Design & Overview: Build comprehensive project and program overviews, including business cases, implementation roadmaps, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Leadership & Influence: Act as a central driver of progress, removing roadblocks, managing stakeholders, and maintaining accountability without direct authority.
• Executive Communication: Prepare and present concise updates, strategic briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze past project performance and identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, scalability, and execution quality.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree