Data Initiative Project Manager

MSIM is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join the Office of the COO Strategic Programs and Change management team of Private Markets division

Project manager will be responsible for end-to-end delivery, governance, and reporting of one or more projects that are part of a multi-year strategic Private Horizon Data Layer Program.

• Experienced in leading complex data initiatives—such as data integration, governance, and reporting—across front-, middle-, and back-office systems. Adept at translating business needs into technical requirements, with a deep understanding of key data concepts such as fund structures, capital calls, NAV, performance metrics (IRR, TVPI), and investor reporting. Collaborates effectively across investment, operations, and technology teams to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance transparency, efficiency, and decision-making.

• Knowledge of alternative asset management sector terms (Real estate, Private Equity, Private Credit) are essential.

• Prior experience with Big Four consulting firms is a plus

Essential Functions:

• Project Management Expertise: Proven track record of managing large, complex projects, often with cross-functional teams and tight deadlines. Manage project plan, track dependencies, address constraints, resolve resource conflicts, assess impacts to plan, obtain estimates to complete forecast use of funds, ensure adherence to SDLC, report progress against plan.

• Client Engagement: Strong experience in client-facing roles, handling multiple stakeholders, and ensuring client satisfaction.

• Industry Experience: Experience working with financial services industries. Knowledge of alternative asset management sector (Real estate, Private Equity, Private Credit) terms are essential.

• Change Management: Proven ability to lead and manage organizational change, experience in identifying and implementing process improvements as part of change initiatives

• Develop a RACI model and governance model identifying stakeholder accountability across projects / workstreams

• Business Outcomes / OKRs / KPIs – definition, tracking and reporting on the program level

• Develop and execute project communications plan, facilitate team meetings, participate in key meetings that directly or indirectly impact the project, keep project stakeholders informed, prepare for and conduct executive steering committee meetings.

• Gather content from respective project team members to complete interim and final deliverables. Present deliverables required at respective tollgates throughout the project live cycle. Obtain sign-off and approvals to proceed for stakeholders. Maintain project team repository of deliverables, reference materials and documentation. Prepare change requests as agreed to by project team and obtain signatures from project owner and sponsor.

• Escalate issues to executive steering committee members, facilitate decision making, document decisions and communicate direction to project team accordingly.

• Prepare weekly status reports, track open issues, update risks (probability, severity and impact) and mitigation plans. Participate in PMO meetings with other Project Managers to identify potential dependencies or constraints.

• Utilize proficient Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills to provide effective reporting and documentation including dashboards and scorecards

Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint or other Presentation tools

• Excellent business acumen combined with creative problem solving

• Ability to adjust rapidly and frequently to new situations; ability to help others accept and adapt to change

• Strong project management skills with experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from vision to implementation involving internal personnel, contractors and vendors

• Solid experience with JIRA

• Experience working in a global, dynamic environment. Pro-active, flexible, have good organizational skills and must be team player.

• Strong listening, presentation, communication, and influencing skills. Articulates with confidence to senior management.

• Highly motivated and self-directed; exhibits thought leadership and strong critical thinking skills.

• Proven attention to detail in supporting management reporting with clear and concise data analysis and presentation.

• Superior Planning & Organization skills

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in project management and execution.

• Experience in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including Agile project work.

• Demonstrates clear understanding of the drivers of performance and decision making to maximize results.

• Strategic thinker with proven ability to operationalize the strategy.

• Robust problem-solving skills.

• Project Management certification preferred.