Senior Project Manager

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 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

Senior Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL | Hybrid

Get To Know The Team:

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. 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 You Will Love It Here!  

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans 
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement  
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays 
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave  
• Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees 
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University  
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

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.

What You Will Bring:

• 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.
• SS&C product knowledge is preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required by project needs.

• 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.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To further explore this opportunity, please apply through our careers page on the corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.

Salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, business needs, and geographic regions. 
The expected base salary for the position in IL is between 150,000 USD to 170,000 USD. 
Other States Salary range for the position: 150,000 USD to 170,000 USD. 
In addition to their salary, successful candidates may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus and stock options. 
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

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.