Director, Project Management PA-PMO-Q2-2026-R001

About the role

This role provides structured leadership to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects that produce defined products, processes, or services on time, within scope, and within resource and budget constraints. The position manages or coordinates projects with clear deliverables, timelines, and assigned resources, serving as a mechanism to address work that cannot be fulfilled through standard operational processes. The role translates strategy, business objectives, customer requests, and performance or operational improvements into executable project plans. As a leader with broad operational or functional responsibility, this position collaborates with senior leaders and executives to shape and execute strategic plans and objectives. The role applies strong project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet or exceed stakeholder expectations, resolve complex and critical issues, and drive meaningful business outcomes. The individual demonstrates deep organizational knowledge, specialized expertise, and influence while contributing to the development and oversight of large-scale programs and projects with significant impact on operational and functional success.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of highly skilled program managers to execute against our corporate goals.
• Manage enterprise programs for strategic clients, ensuring timely and budget-friendly outcomes through collaboration with relevant teams.
• Engage with executives and management both internally and with clients to discuss program initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify optimal solutions for both SS&C and the client.
• Employ tools and processes to ensure proper visibility and escalation of projects.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance processes, reduce costs, train staff, and improve client experience.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of a Master's degree or, a Bachelor's or a high school diploma with 6-10 years of related experience in Financial Service industry as program manager.
• Experience in the financial services sector, particularly in mutual funds and alternative investments, with a strong focus on account management operations and program management.
• A proven track record of leading high-performing teams to meet or exceed project execution and delivery goals.
• Extensive experience managing all aspects of the asset management lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge of various operational functions and principles within the mutual funds industry, including finance, customer service, production, and employee management.
• Agile leadership skills complemented by robust strategic planning experience.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership abilities, as demonstrated by past professional achievements.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Capable of managing multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 6-10 years of experience in Financial Services industry as a Program Manager.
• Experience in mutual funds and alternative investments.
• Proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams.
• Extensive experience in asset management lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge of mutual funds industry operations.
• Agile leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.
• Ability to handle multiple high-priority tasks.

Skills

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Financial Services Industry Knowledge
• Asset Management Lifecycle Experience
• Data Analysis
• Communication and Leadership Abilities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Parental Leave
• Professional Development Reimbursement Opportunity

Pay

• Massachusetts: The expected base salary for the position is between $150,000 USD to $180,000 USD.
• Minnnesota: The expected base salary for the position is between $150,000 USD to $180,000 USD.

Schedule

• Hybrid or Remote