• Location: New York NY
• Type: Contract
• Job #26631

Company Overview:
A leading global alternative investment manager, specializing in private equity, credit, and real estate, is seeking a Program / Project Manager for their Data Engineering department. This role focuses on program governance, PMO compliance, and operational excellence within a dynamic investment environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Data Engineering department and the Global PMO, ensuring compliance with PMO guidelines on delivery and budget.
• Partner with project managers to facilitate project approval documentation and ensure alignment with PMO requirements.
• Own the monthly department program update, leveraging AI tools and Jira for content assembly and validation.
• Ensure 100% on-time completion of monthly timesheets and produce time allocation guidance.
• Maintain staff roster, org tree, and manage onboarding/offboarding workflows.
• Identify opportunities for automation and deploy AI tools to streamline workflows.
• Handle ad-hoc requests independently and collaborate with APMs across the organization.

Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of project management experience with a focus on managing multiple projects with significant budgets.
• Deep familiarity with PMO frameworks, project governance standards, and compliance requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of financial oversight in a project context, including budget tracking and cost variance analysis.
• Proficiency with Jira and modern AI tools for program communications and workflow automation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for synthesizing complex data into executive-ready materials.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and proactively surface decision points.
• High adaptability and composure in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent project/program management certification is a plus.
• Experience in financial services, asset management, or investment management is preferred.

Compensation:
Pay Rate: $60 – $100/hr