Talent Senior Project Manager

Harris Williams•Richmond, VA

3d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a strategic execution partner to the Chief Talent Officer (CTO), operating at the center of the firm’s talent agenda. The Talent Sr. Project Manager enables the CTO to operate at maximum effectiveness by driving prioritization, execution, and alignment across the Talent function and broader firm leadership. Unlike a traditional coordination role, this position is deeply embedded in planning and follow-through, ensuring that the firm’s highest priority talent initiatives progress with speed, rigor, and accountability. The role supports decision-making processes by helping structure discussions, align stakeholders, and advance priorities forward. You will act as a close partner to the CTO, translating strategy into action and ensuring priorities move forward with clarity and momentum. In doing so, you will work closely with the CTO’s core leadership group to ensure alignment across initiatives and help the team operate as a highly effective, coordinated unit. Why This Role is Unique Direct partnership with the CTO — operate in close proximity to executive decision-making, with high visibility and trust At the center of the firm’s talent agenda — support and advance key talent priorities, helping drive alignment and progress across the organization True execution ownership — play a critical role in moving initiatives forward, ensuring follow-through, and maintaining momentum across competing priorities Blend of structure and adaptability — bring clarity and organization to complex, evolving work in a fast-paced environment Part of a high-impact core team — collaborate closely with the CTO’s leadership group to help the function operate as a coordinated, high-performing unit

Requirements

5+ years of experience in project management, operations, or executive-level support roles, with proven experience partnering with senior executives or C-level leaders
Strong track record of driving complex, cross-functional initiatives and operating independently in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present clearly to senior audiences
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Advanced PowerPoint skills; able to create clear, compelling presentations and executive-level materials that support decision-making
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion; demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and influence
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience within professional services, financial services, or a high-performance environment preferred
Accountability
Analytical Thinking
Budgeting
Leading Project Teams
Meeting Organization
Project Implementations
Project Scope Development
Strategic Objectives
Strategic Planning
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Consulting
Effective Communications
IT Standards, Procedures & Policies
Organizational Leadership
Problem Solving
Project Administration
Project Management

Responsibilities

Translate CTO priorities into clear plans, milestones, and deliverables
Track and drive progress across key Talent initiatives, ensuring accountability and outcomes
Identify risks, dependencies, and gaps; proactively resolve or escalate as needed
Serve as an extension of the CTO in meetings, decision forums, and communications
Prepare high-quality materials, briefings, and presentations for executive audiences
Oversee and optimize the CTO’s calendar to align with strategic priorities
Develop high-quality, executive-level presentations and communications to support the CTO and Talent leadership
Anticipate needs and ensure the CTO is focused on highest-impact activities
Support and advance key talent initiatives by coordinating stakeholders, tracking progress, and ensuring execution against CTO-defined priorities
Coordinate across stakeholders to align timelines, inputs, and outcomes
Remove obstacles, streamline processes, and improve ways of working
Drive operating cadence for Talent leadership (staff meetings, planning cycles, offsites)
Set agendas, capture decisions, and ensure follow-through on action items
Enable clear, consistent communication across the Talent function and broader firm
Monitor organizational health and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and scalability
Maintain key trackers, dashboards, and reporting to support decision-making
Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and impact
Build strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional partners
Serve as a trusted point of contact for sensitive and high-priority matters
Navigate complex dynamics with professionalism, discretion, and strong judgment

Benefits

medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.