Director, Transformation And Change Leader

Job Description Summary

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

In our collegial environment that's marked by low turnover and high energy, you'll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, which translates to 2-3 days minimum per week in the office.

The ideal candidate is someone with experience leading Transformation, Productivity Improvement and Change at both the firm level and business functional level. Experience leading multiple projects within a program with a high degree of executive partner management that delivers impactful benefits and results. This role is within the Enterprise Continuous Improvement (ECI) Department, which aligns under the Strategy Innovation & Execution (SIE) Organization.

What you will do

• Identify and guide important projects to promote organizational transformation and change

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

• Lead and coordinate project management tasks, ensuring successful achievement of important targets and goals

• Provide guidance, mentorship and coaching to promote continuous learning and productivity improvements

• Stay updated on industry trends and effective approaches to stay ahead of competitors and drive scale

What you bring

• Track record of successfully completing large-scale projects across Process, People, Data and Technology within complex organizations

• Strong process approach, ability to effectively translate business problems into implementable solutions with quantifiable business benefits

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a flexible approach and the ability to adjust to different situations and customers

• Proven change leader with ability to influence leaders to the desired outcomes

• Ability to think critically, focusing on data analysis and attention to detail

Education Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience

• 10 years of experience in process engineering and project management, with a focus on transformation and change

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