Total 3 business management project planning job vacancies in York, YO31 8HE

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

The Ares team is seeking a Human Resources Project Manager to manage major initiatives for the Human Resources organization. This position will report directly to the Head of the HR PMO.  The individual in this role will play a critical function in supporting a project management strategy and approach across the HR organization.  This role will also manage a series of cross-functional projects for the HR department, as well as representing HR in broader engagements for the organization. The ideal candidate for this role will be flexible yet structured and will have a demonstrated track record of effective project management.

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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with the Head of the HR PMO and the HR Leadership team by providing project management and execution support to achieve the desired goals.
• Coordinate and collaborate with HR team members across multiple locations to plan and implement initiatives and projects of all sizes.
• Develop detailed project plans from the ground up using SmartSheet, MS Project, Excel or other project planning software.
• Develop project tools, including, weekly status reports, intake form, project charter, leadership briefings, etc. and define optimal approach to collect and share this information.
• Project manage internal critical initiatives such as mergers & acquisitions and new office location openings.
• Manage HR projects, applying proven project management processes to ensure successful outcomes. This includes managing and documenting resource allocation, budget, tracking of project status, timeline, risks, dependencies, issues, and communication of project updates to senior stakeholders across the firm.
• Support projects and key HR stakeholders by conducting analysis, assessing risk, determining cost benefit, identifying cross-project impact and dependencies, proposing solutions / options, developing presentations, coordinating and facilitating meetings, working sessions and workshops.
• Support annual Program and Project management planning.
• Ensure allocation of resources in accordance to priority; track and provide full transparency on actions, budgets, and results.
• Advise and participate in change management plans and execution.
• Align to HR PMO governance, structure, tools and templates, and further HR PMO maturity by contributing ideas and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred 

Experience Required:  

• 7+ years’ experience in a role with a focus on program/project management and HR
• Proven experience leading large-scale HR projects at a global organization from inception through implementation
• Previous consulting experience preferred
• PMP and / or HR certification is preferred
• Strong MS Project and/or Smartsheet abilities preferred
• Experience providing updates to senior leaders, including C-suite executives
• Experience building and generating project tools and roadmaps
• Current industry leading practice expertise regarding project management and HR
• Must be an excellent communicator (oral and written)
• Ability to engage and contribute to a highly collaborative working environment with both functional and technical team members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

General Requirements: 

• Ability to work independently within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple assignments (with a hands-on approach) in a deadline driven role
• Skills in collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability
• Self-motivated, self-starter, autonomous
• High accuracy and detail orientation
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines; results oriented
• Organizational skills, demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead large scale projects to completion
• Excellent communication and client service skills; capability of interacting with key stakeholders to direct prioritization of program related activity
• Ability to identify and analyze problem situations and drive to resolution
• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across multiple time zones
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment
• An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a good teammate
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

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Compensation

$130,000-$160,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Background Description: 

Ares management Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Manager to lead, manage and implement process and infrastructure improvements for the US Direct Lending strategy.  This individual will be responsible for implementing operational improvements across the end-to-end deal lifecycle for the US Direct Lending business, working across various functions.

The individual in this role with continuously improve and re-engineer workflows across the business unit, along with supporting infrastructure teams to enhance the efficiency and scale of the operation.  They will serve as the main representative for the business and build strong partnerships across all teams supporting the business unit.

The role will sit within the newly established Business Management function, a strategic advisory team focused on front-to-back business unit process, technology, and infrastructure optimization and will report into the Head of Business Management. 

This function currently sits under the Investment Operations umbrella.

Role Description:

Strategy & Planning

• Partner with business counterparts to identify operational pain points and formulate process improvement solutions
• Help with the planning process as it relates to the US Direct Lending operations, including – technology needs, headcount, and infrastructure improvements

Operating Model Execution

• Develop a detailed understanding of the end-to-end investment lifecycle of US Direct Lending deals, including – process, people, and technology
• Continuously improve and re-engineer workflows across the business unit, along with supporting infrastructure teams
• Continuously review the deal lifecycle processes to make improvements and optimize day-to-day activities for the US Direct Lending operations
• Execute strategies to digitize data and processes for efficiency

Infrastructure Optimization & Benchmarking

• Stay current on new technologies, 3rd party service providers, and market trends to advise on infrastructure and technology stack improvements
• Run vendor assessments and proof-of-concept for new technology solutions
• Partner with Technology and Functional teams on target state architecture and prioritizing technology and service solutions
• Develop/improve KPIs for more insightful operational analytics and trending over time
• Participate in benchmarking studies to stay current with industry standards & peer group

Business Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the main representative for the business, ensuring operational priorities and issues are communicated clearly across the infrastructure groups
• Help with planning and materials for the Business Reviews
• Partner with business and functional teams to identify operational pain points to formulate and implement process improvement solutions

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is required from a top academic institution
• Master’s or other advanced degree considered a plus

Experience Required:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in management consulting, Strategy or COO function
• Excellent PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Data Analytics & Visualization, and Visio skills
• Commercial mindset with experience improving business processes, with a proven track record of driving transformation
• Previous experience with planning, designing, and implementing business operating models
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and interact directly with investment professionals
• Industry knowledge and experience with Alternative Investment asset classes, particularly Illiquid Credit is preferred
• This role requires a dynamic, adaptive, and experienced professional who can build and maintain strong business partner relationships

General Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and driven with ability to multitask and to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
• Ability to work independently and interact with all levels of leadership across the firm

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Compensation

$180,000 - $190,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

About Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS)

Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) oversees the product development, distribution, marketing, and client management activities of investment offerings for the global wealth management channel. With a team of more than 90 professionals and backed by the power and scale of the Ares platform, AWMS represents one of the most resourced wealth distribution and client service teams in the alternatives industry. AWMS’ mission is to provide advisors and their clients access to innovative, solutions-oriented investment opportunities, across the Ares platform of industry leading credit, private equity, real estate and secondaries strategies. Through our range of institutional and retail structures, coupled with excellent client service and educational resources, we help investors diversify their portfolios with private market solutions that can deliver consistent, long-term growth.

Position Summary

As an Associate on the RIA Sales team, you will partner closely with one or more regional leads to support the firm’s efforts with Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) relationships. A high-performing entrepreneurial spirit, operational approach, and alternatives expertise are the central characteristics for an Ares hire. For the Wealth Management Solutions team, the ideal Associate candidate is an alternative investment industry professional with a proven track record of providing effective support for sourcing and cultivating alternative investment advisor partnerships within their geography. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to drive Ares’ investment solutions as a self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset will lead to success in this role.

Primary Duties

• Work closely with RIA Sales regional leads to successfully develop Ares’ brand presence and awareness within the RIA channel
• Establish, maintain, and grow relationships with alternative-focused Registered Investment Advisors
• Serve as a subject matter expert representing Ares’ platform and alternative investment solutions, including private equity, private credit, real estate, and secondaries
• Seek strategic opportunities to build meaningful scale in Ares investment offerings as appropriate
• Gain a deep understanding and thoroughly communicate Ares’ product philosophy, process, objectives, and positioning
• Adhere to all compliance guidelines, including use of pre-approved marketing materials, prospectus requirements and proper licensing
• Participate in client seminars and events; maintain professional appearance
• Liaise with various product specialists within AWMS to respond to client needs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 2-4 years of financial industry experience; experience with Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) highly preferred
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses preferred
• Knowledge of the various product sub-sets within the Equity, Fixed Income and International markets, alternative investments preferred
• A history of maintaining high standards of service excellence with both existing clients and prospective investors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal colleagues and external partners
• Demonstrated sales skills, ability to be articulate, flexible, polished, and comfortable in fast-paced environment
• Travel may be up to 10%
• At all times, conduct daily activities in the highest professional manner
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred. MBA, CPA, CAIA, CFA are welcome but not required

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Compensation

$105,000 - $150,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.