Project Manager

Project Manager

District Partners has been engaged by one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms in the country in their search for a Project Manager to join their Enterprise Transformation Office (ETO). The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering strategic transformation initiatives across the organization as part of a Project Management team, partnering with executive sponsors, business unit leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive projects from initiation through benefits realization.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced project manager who is energized by leading enterprise-scale transformation work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The role typically operates in a hybrid work environment, with occasional travel to business unit sites.

What You'll be Owning:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of assigned transformation workstreams, including scope definition, planning, resourcing, budgeting, and risk management
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and milestone roadmaps aligned to the enterprise transformation portfolio
• Serve as primary point of contact for executive sponsors and steering committees, providing regular status reporting, risk escalation, and decision recommendations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning business, technology, operations, and change management to ensure integrated execution
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues; escalate blockers with recommended resolution paths in a timely manner
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations; report variances and corrective actions to leadership
• Drive adherence to ETO governance standards, including stage-gate reviews, documentation requirements, and change control processes
• Partner with the change management function to develop stakeholder communication plans and drive adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working
• Track and report on benefits realization and key performance indicators tied to transformation objectives
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions to maintain alignment and momentum
• Support continuous improvement of PMO tools, templates, and methodologies used across the transformation portfolio

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
• 4+ years of project management experience, including at least 2 years leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation or change initiatives
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification required; Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, PMI-ACP) a plus
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and interdependencies
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards
• Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) or enterprise transformation function preferred
• Strong command of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana) and reporting/dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Competencies:

• Connects project outcomes to broader enterprise transformation goals and uses sound business judgment to guide decisions
• Communicates clearly with senior stakeholders and steering committees, presenting recommendations, risks, and decisions with confidence and credibility
• Builds strong working relationships across executives, managers, employees, suppliers, and vendors; collaborates effectively across functions and resolves conflict constructively
• Manages multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands while maintaining quality, accuracy, and follow-through
• Analyzes information, identifies issues, and applies practical problem-solving skills to resolve challenges and keep work moving forward
• Operates effectively in fast-paced, collaborative environments; adjusts priorities as business needs shift and maintains composure under pressure
• Works comfortably in both Agile and Waterfall environments, adapting project management methods to fit the needs of the work
• Applies change management principles and organizational change frameworks, such as Prosci ADKAR, to support adoption and sustained outcomes
• Maintains strict confidentiality, safeguards client and firm data, and upholds high ethical standards in all practices