Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager 5
Boston MA - Hybrid
6+ Months Contract

The Opportunity:

We're looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join the Global Business Services Programs & Strategic Initiatives team. You'll be responsible for coordinating, planning, developing, and implementing moderate to large-scale business projects, as well as readiness initiatives across our US and International offices.

The Team:
The Global Business Services Programs & Strategic Initiatives team supports strategic, complex initiatives that drive transformation and change. Our goal is to partner effectively across the Enterprise and provide a firm-wide approach to identify, prioritize, and successfully execute a portfolio of initiatives that are aligned with the organization's strategic goals and vision.

The Impact:
Primary point of accountability to business sponsors and other parties for planning, day-to-day execution, management, implementation and reporting of multiple large projects
Accountable to manage and monitor project tasks and controls during project planning and delivery activities to ensure on-time and quality goals are met within scope and budget.
Work with a high degree of autonomy and apply industry leading project and program management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, communications and presentations in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations.
Understand, apply, promote and contribute to Financial delivery methodologies, standards and tools. Collaborating with subject matter experts to design, develop, and manage global programs including scope, objectives and develop/monitor KPIs
Using project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress

Skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and with master's degree preferred
8+ years of successfully delivering complex programs/multiple complex projects in parallel, with senior executive visibility
Strong track record structuring and solving complex and ambiguous problems and managing senior stakeholder relationships
Experience driving transformation in a global environment
Capable of applying knowledge and skill sets to clearly establish expectations and influence key stakeholders to ensure successful business outcomes
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Able to see the "big picture” and prioritize the most valuable insights and build a compelling narrative
A strong collaborator who consistently demonstrates a focus on and ability to work as a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to articulate progress, raise concerns, and document actions required in a clear and concise manner
Ability to build knowledge sharing programs
Structured and logical thinker. Proactive in behavior, operates with an "at cause " mindset, with a sense of urgency to deliver results
Extensive experience developing project plans and roadmaps for highly complex projects/initiatives crossing multiple functions / teams with demonstrated ability to deliver on time, scope and budget.
Ability to influence, motivate and engage, with no direct reporting authority
Excels in a fast-paced environment with constant shift of priorities and deliverables
Ability to work earlier hours to accommodate various time zones (~7am EST)
Preferred: PMP Certification

Why Talent Burst?
At Talent Burst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Talent Burst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.