Project Management Co-op

Bain Capital Overview:

Bain Capital, LP is one of the world’s leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms with more than $185 billion of assets under management that creates lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Since our founding in 1984, we’ve applied our insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including private equity, credit, public equity, real estate and venture capital. We leverage our shared platform to capture cross-asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus. With offices on four continents, our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors for lasting impact.

Description:

The Project Management Co-Op will report to the IT Program Management Office (PMO) and work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business System Directors, Portfolio team and PMO leadership to assist in the management and successful delivery of select projects.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Conduct research and analyses to support business cases for select projects
• Assist with planning and kickoff activities for select projects
• Manage stakeholders to plan and direct the analysis of business requirements for select projects
• Participate in PMO/project level meetings, activities, and training
• Assist with process documentation and general PMO work as deemed necessary by PMO leadership
• Adhere and contribute to PMO processes, policies and tools
• Collaborate with IT leaders to define, prioritize and develop projects/programs or other initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Governance/Leadership

• Ability to drive results with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrate ownership of issues by analyzing, gaining consensus, offering alternative solutions, or escalating as appropriate/applicable

Partnership

• As a member of the PMO, collaborate with Enterprise teams and directly liaise with leads for each business area
• Align and promote PMO value proposition and project lifecycle processes firm-wide

Reporting

• Develop and present recurring dashboards and reports for key projects to the PMO and executive sponsors
• Monitor and document progress, milestone deliverables, risks, and costs across projects

Budget/Resource Management

• Perform basic budget/financial calculations and conduct cost benefit analyses

Qualifications:

• Ability to learn and understand Bain Capital IT PMO Project Management processes and framework
• Ability to perform basic tasks on time and accurately as assigned by the Project Manager mentor
• Basic understanding of project management techniques
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to apply academic knowledge, such as analysis, writing, and documentation to work situations in a practical manner
• Ability to work in a team setting, multitask and manage priorities
• Demonstrated desire for continuous learning and improvement

Bain Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.