Assistant Vice President, Technical Project Manager

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with about $200 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1200 employees and offices in 24 cities worldwide.

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The AVP, Technical Project Manager in Technology Strategy & Operations is a key role that oversees and coordinates various Technology initiatives and projects across the organization. This position is designed for a seasoned professional who possesses a robust blend of technical acumen, project management expertise, and business analysis capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully driving complex, cross-functional projects from inception to completion, while consistently delivering value to stakeholders.

You will work closely with senior management, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure that the project objectives, scope, budget, timeline, quality, and risks are clearly defined and managed. You will also communicate effectively with all project participants and report on the project status, issues, and outcomes.

This role is a brand ambassador not only to technology at Oaktree but to the Technology Strategy & Operations team as we continue to grow and develop our brand. The Technology Strategy & Operations mission is to function as a visible center of excellence that promotes transformation, service excellence and disciplined execution supporting our digital transformation strategy, the success of our partners and the organization. We are an ambitious team with an entrepreneurial mindset. We seek to inspire, influence and collaborate within and across teams.

Responsibilities

As the AVP, Technical Project Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage multiple technical projects simultaneously, overseeing all phases from initiation through delivery and post-implementation review. Develop project plans, timelines, resource allocations, budgets, and risk management frameworks.
• Business Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements. Translate business needs into technical specifications and solutions that add measurable value.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders at all levels. Act as the primary point of contact between business units and technical teams, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Strategy Execution: Align project objectives with organizational strategy and goals. Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation, leveraging technology to drive business growth.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Ensure transparent escalation and resolution of critical issues.
• Resource Coordination: Coordinate and lead cross-functional project teams, including internal staff, external vendors, and consultants. Facilitate effective collaboration and ensure accountability for project deliverables.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce best practices in project management and business analysis. Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies. Prepare and deliver training, documentation, and support as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Technology project management, and ideally supplemented with process improvement, technical business analysis, and/or product management.
• A high degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands.
• Self-starter with proven ability to manage delivery/execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives.
• Ability to identify problems and provide a path for solution or escalation
• Proven experience developing partnerships with and successfully coordinating across various stakeholders
• Strong listening and verbal/written communications with ability to tailor message to audience
• Ability to work independently, proactively and possess a strong sense of accountability/ownership
• Strong familiarity with SDLC processes (e.g., Waterfall) and Agile Methodology
• Eagerness to learn the business and understand detailed technical requirements
• Ability to use desktop tools to develop presentations for senior management.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project and SharePoint
• Well versed in Jira and Confluence.
• Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is preferred.
• Reporting and Documentation: Provide regular project status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, risks, and next steps. Maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Requires minimal supervision; models effective leadership skills; communicates effectively with other project team members.
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong knowledge of Project and Program Management practices, processes and tools.
• Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork & innovation.
• Strong knowledge of the IT landscape, including applications, infrastructure, security, data, and cloud technologies, and the ability to align them with business needs and objectives.
• Listens intently to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and allowing for professional courtesy in conversations.
• A passion for learning, innovation, and continuous improvement, and the willingness to share knowledge and best practices with others.
• Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs.
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective.
• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-through skills.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work and deliverables.
• Influential, focused, and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure.
• Takes steps to preserve the high confidentiality of strategic business data.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field.
• Financial services experience preferred but not required.

Base Salary Range

$130,000-$150,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work arrangement. The base salary offered will be commensurate with experience and/or qualifications, industry knowledge and expertise, as well as prior training and education.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

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