Senior Project Manager
SS&C · Chicago, IL ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 6+ years
SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Locations: New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA | Hybrid
About the Role
SS&C Advent delivers financial technology solutions and services to financial services clients in the asset management, wealth management, and alternative investment space around the globe.
As SS&C Advent Senior Project Manager, you will lead and oversee all aspects of software implementation projects for SS&C clients across the alternative investment industry, including private equity, private credit, hedge funds, and asset managers. You will be fully accountable for project scope, resource allocation, milestone achievement, and cost management. Leveraging your expertise in project management methodologies, you will ensure that business requirements are met and proactively address any deviations from the project plan related to scope, resources, schedule, or budget.
This role requires collaboration with multiple internal teams and external clients to deliver high-quality solutions. The Senior Project Manager is expected to proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the organization’s best practices.
Why Join SS&C
SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.
You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.
How You Will Make an Impact
Client Engagement & Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain strong rapport with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Host project workshops, including project initiation sessions, to align stakeholders and set clear expectations.
- Manage clients’ expectations and promptly address their concerns and feedback.
Project Planning & Execution
- Review and define project objectives in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
- Develop and establish project baselines, including scope, resources, schedule, and budget.
- Track and manage project execution, ensuring activities are completed on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with consultants and cross-functional teams (Managed Services, IT, R&D, etc.) to deliver successful project outcomes.
Risk, Change, and Issue Management
- Identify, assess, and plan mitigation strategies for project risks.
- Oversee change management processes, including documentation and approval of changes to scope, schedule, or resources.
- Manage issue escalation and resolution to minimize project disruptions.
Resource & Team Collaboration
- Effectively manage project resources, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization.
- Work closely with consultants and other internal stakeholders to make collaborative decisions regarding project solutions.
Required Experience
- 6–10 years of software implementation experience in a client-facing capacity.
- 6–10 years of experience in the asset management industry.
- Demonstrated experience with project management tools and leading projects with complex Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
- Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% as required by project needs.
What Sets You Apart (preferred qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience mentoring junior staff or leading cross-functional teams.
- SS&C product knowledge.
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SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.
Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.New York: The expected base salary for the position is between 140,000 USD to 165,000 USD. Other States expected base salary for the position is between 140,000 USD to 165,000 USD. Illinois: The expected base salary for the position is between 140,000 USD to 165,000 USD. Massachusetts: The expected base salary for the position is between 140,000 USD to 165,000 USD.
In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company’s discretion.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.