Job Details

Investment Management Project Manager

Alternate Job Titles:

• Capital Markets Project Manager
• Financial Services PM
• Investment Systems Project Lead
• Market Risk Project Manager
• Portfolio Implementation Project Manager

Location: Boston, MA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (Remote and Onsite)

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Duration: ~8.5 months
• Shift/Hours: Standard business hours
• Pay Range: $89.28 - $96.42/hour

Job Summary

The Investment Management Project Manager will support initiatives across Investment Management and Market Risk, working under the Corporate Function Program Management Office (CFPMO). This role ensures seamless project execution aligned with defined PM standards and contributes to enterprise-wide change management.

You'll be responsible for guiding the planning, execution, and delivery of key investment and risk projects while engaging with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Expertise in investment management and familiarity with securities, derivatives, and market risk are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project sponsors to gather Discovery artifacts (e.g., CBA, Charter, Milestone Plan).
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, scope, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project financials, cost variance, and perform budget forecasting.
• Conduct risk assessments, maintain Risk & Issue Logs, and manage escalations.
• Refine RACI matrices, conduct Third-Party Needs Assessments, and perform Key-Person Risk Evaluations.
• Manage full lifecycle delivery and ensure adherence to all business requirements.
• Support change control processes and track performance against milestones.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of project management experience
• 5+ years leading projects within Investment Management or Capital Markets
• Proven delivery of complex projects within scope, budget, and time
• PMP certification or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Background in Market Risk, Securities, or Derivatives
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills
• Experience in cross-departmental strategic alignment
• High-impact presentation development and delivery

Required Skills

• Project Planning & Execution
• Financial Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• PMP or Equivalent Certification

Preferred Skills

• Investment Management Systems
• Market Risk Frameworks
• Agile or Hybrid Methodologies
• Executive-Level Reporting
• Change Management

Additional Skills

• Key-Person Risk Assessment
• Vendor/Third-Party Planning
• PM Tool Proficiency (MS Project, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Scope Definition
• Strategic Project Alignment

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Leading financial services company offering life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement planning, and annuities. Committed to corporate responsibility and creating an inclusive work environment.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number & Hashtags

Job Number: 25-26802