PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and placement services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. We also provide, through PJT Park Hill, private fund advisory and fundraising services for alternative investment managers, including private equity funds, real estate funds and hedge funds.

From the beginning, PJT Partners has firmly believed that having the best people is key to building an enduring franchise. Our perspective was, and remains, that a great team brings in both top tier clients and appeals to a wide-range of diverse, talented colleagues. Fostering an inclusive culture, which welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs, enables us to provide the best advice and insights to our clients.

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Responsibilities

The PJT Partners Corporate Transformation team is seeking a Transformation Program Manager to work across the organization focusing on sourcing, strategically assessing and executing cross-firm initiatives aimed at improving the operational effectiveness and competitive positioning of the organization. This role supports the Head of Corporate Transformation in problem-solving for complex objectives and providing expertise and resourcing for program/change management. Additional responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Compliance, Firm Operations and the business units to ensure the alignment and integration of cross-firm transformation initiatives;
• Coordinate program planning, readiness planning and program execution across various groups and successfully navigate competing priorities and interdependencies;
• Support and engage with internal stakeholders to refine approach and build consensus around transformation initiatives;
• Assist the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for selecting new technologies, market data or consultants to ensure alignment with organizational goals and project requirements;
• Assist with business requirements sign-off, testing and development sign-off for initiatives;
• Interpret complex data and extract areas for improvement from observing current processes to help firm leadership make informed decisions.

Qualifications

PJT Partners seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition, qualified candidates will possess the following:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in project management, strategy consulting or a related field;
• Bachelor’s degree;
• Strong quantitative, qualitative and analytical skills;
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with executive stakeholders;
• Proven track record of driving enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, market analysis and business transformation within a fast-paced, high-growth environment;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Positive attitude, proactive approach and strong work ethic;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel) with strong financial modeling and presentation skills.

Expected annualized base salary of $130,000 to $140,000.

This range represents the low and high ends of the expected annualized base salary for this position. The specific base salary received by any employee will be informed by a number of factors, including but not limited to, role level and scope, location, candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills and experience.

Base salary is one component of PJT Partners’ compensation structure. In addition to base salary, PJT Partners’ compensation structure may include additional rewards, incentives and benefits, including but not limited to, a discretionary bonus component.

PJT is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, medical condition, genetic information or predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic