Program Manager at asset management firm - Westport, CT (onsite)
About the Role
The Program Manager will partner with the Department Head of Investment Implementation, Director of Investment System Programs, and Head of Data and Signals to shape and operationalize multi-year initiatives, identify and engage key stakeholders, and build clear paths of influence. The person in this role will collaborate with subject matter experts who require development in strategy and execution, as well as play a key role in translating the strategy into action. This includes guiding department level priorities, partnering with Senior Investors to manage teams, delivering critical programs, metrics, engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders, and directly managing one or more strategic initiatives or projects. This role offers high visibility with senior leadership and is expected to influence departmental direction and companywide priorities.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, results-oriented environment, demonstrate proactive ownership, and possess the courage to challenge the status quo in service of the best outcome. The candidate should be excited by grabbing ambiguity and shaping strategy, as well as rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done. Performance in this role will be evaluated based on strategic impact, execution quality, and ability to elevate the thinking and performance of the broader team.
You will drive the following responsibilities:
- Partner with the Director of Investment System Programs and Senior Department Leaders to design the structure, cadence, and operating model for multi-year strategic plans and roadmaps. The scope of this work will begin with a focus on Data Strategy and evolve over time and extend beyond any single functional area.
- Lead the annual planning synthesis for the Data and Signals pillar, working across stakeholders to translate strategy into clear priorities, timelines, and accountability.
- Partner with Senior Investors to lead team oversight and management, driving team governance, operating model development, organizational design, and long-term strategic planning.
- Facilitate regular engagement with department leadership and stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency, and timely updates across project portfolios.
- Develop and refine processes, tools and metrics to drive effective program and project management across the department.
- Establish and enforce accountability frameworks, including clear metrics, ownership, and mechanisms for diagnosing and resolving challenges.
- Proactively manage execution risks, identifying and addressing roadblocks, and adjusting direction based on new data and evolving priorities.
- Drive cross-functional execution, providing structure, coordination, and project leadership in close partnership with the Department Head and senior team.
- Operate with independence and sound judgment, resolving problems quickly and effectively while escalating when needed.
- Collaborate with adjacent teams across the firm to support cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 - 5 years of experience in Project/Program Management, preferably with financial services or strategy consulting.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
- Proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes and long-term impact across complex programs – experience should span both strategic thinking and proven delivery / implementation of ideas.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and convey complex ideas clearly and effectively both in writing and in high-stakes meetings with senior leadership.
- Experience leading large, multi-phased initiatives, with strong planning, prioritization, and executions skills in dynamic environments.
- Ability to operate autonomously, make decisions under pressure, and pivot quickly when priorities shift or new data emerges.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical capabilities, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and the discipline to drive toward clarity and resolution.
- Collaborative leadership skills, with the ability to drive execution across multiple initiatives while managing organizational impact and a wide array of stakeholders.
- Fluency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with project management tools or data visualization platforms is a plus.
Compensation: $150-200K base commensurate with experience plus discretionary bonus
