Senior Project Manager, Client Onboarding

SEI•Upper Providence Township, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Program Management Office (PMO) team. SEI’s IMS Project Management Office (PMO) is hiring a Senior Project Manager to drive execution of client onboarding and conversion programs. This position leads end-to-end delivery by implementing a structured governance cadence, producing and managing project plans and key milestones, and aligning cross-functional teams across core workstreams such as Accounting, Investor Services, Conversion, and PMO. The role requires strong stakeholder management, disciplined tracking of deliverables and action items, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining clear documentation, communication, and escalation practices.

Requirements

BA / BS in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or Economics or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 8 years of business analysis and/or project management experience.
Knowledge of the financial services industry, security markets and investment types.
Ability to interact and build effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, high-intensity working environment with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
Ability to analyze issues quickly and independently and take appropriate action under tight time constraints.
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take on additional responsibility quickly.
Self-motivation and drive to monitor multiple client deliverables without sacrificing excellence or quality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Private Equity experience is a plus.
A drive to broaden one’s knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments.
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Flexibility to change with client needs.
Positivity and collegial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in team environment.
Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail.
Embodying SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.

Responsibilities

Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects that impact a client organization.
Developing detailed project plans, setting deadlines, and managing schedules.
Managing financials and ensuring projects are completed within budget.
Building and motivating teams to meet project goals.
Identifying and mitigating risk to ensure projects are delivered on time.
Communicating with clients and stakeholders about the status of projects.
Ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards.
Reporting on project success, metrics, and deployment activities.
Collaborating and working with multiple teams across the organization.
Facilitating, organizing, and coordinating effectively.
Working well in uncertain circumstances and providing solutions.
Identifying processes across the division and organization through professional development sessions.
Partnering with a diverse team and growing your career.