Senior Project Manager

Why Great Gray?

At Great Gray Group, we strive to set the bar for the retirement services industry. Our goal is to deliver advanced retirement solutions that combine our core fiduciary services with robust investment options, innovative technology, and dedicated client service. We focus on making choices clearer, transitions smoother, and the client experience more delightful. Complacency isn't in our vocabulary. Every day, we look for opportunities to better serve our clients, be an excellent business partner, and earn the trust of those who rely on us. 

The Role

Great Gray has a new and exciting position as Senior Project Manager working alongside our Head of Business Transformation. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for delivering enterprise initiatives ranging in size from small projects to large programs at a fast-growing financial services and technology company. Responsibilities include scoping, planning, monitoring, delivering, and reporting on all projects as well as collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver project results. The role provides a unique opportunity to manage projects as well as in some instances, quarterback project execution. 

Location

This position will work from our Boston, MA or Las Vegas, NV office. Great Gray currently supports a hybrid work model with 4 days onsite, and 1 day remote.

Visa sponsorship or transfer of an existing visa is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship or transfer.

• Lead and direct projects ensuring familiarity with scope and project objectives
• Establish and document clear roles and responsibilities for project team members
• Develop and update project plans including tasks, milestones, responsibilities, dependencies, timeline, and status
• Communicate project plans to affected parties to ensure a common understanding, setting proper expectations, and aligning stakeholders and project team members
• Ensure execution of tasks defined in the project plan to achieve the project goals
• Monitor project work and execute change control where necessary
• Manage project in Smartsheet, which is the Enterprise Project Management Software 
• Manage project budget, if applicable
• Facilitate project meetings and create & publish all project and meeting materials 
• Identify, capture and escalate any project issues, risks, actions, and blockers
• Manage changes to project scope and schedule
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to executive management
• Develop and execute change management plan, if applicable  
• Interact with employees at all levels of the organization as well as external partners involved in projects
• Complete other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• Minimum of 6-10 years of business experience. Some experience in an operational or shared service role is preferred
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience
• Experience in a variety of project types, business and back office, is required
• Experience in the financial services industry, technology industry or management consulting is preferred
• Experience working with or managing Smartsheet is preferred
• PMP and Agile certification a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly an ability to negotiate, influence, tell a story, bridge different vantage points and gain consensus with employees at all organizational levels
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodology
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary for building relationships within and outside the company
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and work under time constraints to support various assignments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Entrepreneurial mindset to bring best practice ideas to the team
• Exhibits our Great Gray attributes: Results-Driven, Innovative, Resilient, and Decisive

Benefits

We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits package at Great Gray. Some of the highlights are:

·       Be an integral part of an early-stage, high-growth organization!

·       Hybrid work environment

·       Competitive compensation package including 401(k) with elective and non-elective match opportunities

·       Lifestyle spending allowance program

·       Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

·       Employer-paid life and disability insurance

·       Generous paid time off program

Company Background 

Great Gray is the leading independent provider of trustee and administrative services to Collective Investment Trusts (“CITs”), with over $185 billion in CIT assets, across more than 700 funds. We proudly work with 75 subadvisors, including leading firms such as Alliance Bernstein, American Funds, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, MetLife, Neuberger Berman, PGIM, PIMCO and Raymond James. 

CITs are more than just an investment vehicle. They represent a forward-thinking approach to retirement planning. These tax-exempt, pooled investment vehicles are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, like 401Ks. CITs are comparable to mutual funds, but, because they are tailored for the institutional retirement market, they can offer distinct advantages, including efficient administration and cost-effectiveness. CITs have a history dating back over 90 years; but they have gained favor over the past decade, driven by innovations, and Great Gray has been at the forefront.

Great Gray has consistently delivered year-over-year growth at an above market rate and is investing in the continued development of its core CIT business as well as complementary administrative services and technology solutions for the retirement market.

Madison Dearborn Partners (“MDP”) purchased Great Gray from Wilmington Trust in April 2023. As a result, Great Gray is an independent company owned by funds affiliated with MDP.

Investor Background 

MDP is a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago. Since MDP's formation in 1992, the firm has raised aggregate capital of over $28 billion and has completed over 150 platform investments. MDP invests across five dedicated industry verticals, including basic industries; business and government software and services; financial and transaction services; health care; and telecom, media, and technology services.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Great Gray, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or other non-merit factor.