Assistant Vice President, Technical Project Manager

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with over $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 1400 employees and offices in 25 cities worldwide.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that is collaborative, curious, inclusive and honors diversity of thought. Providing training and career development opportunities and emphasizing strong support for our local communities through philanthropic initiatives are essential to our culture.

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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 successful