Cambridge Associates

Cambridge Associates

Director, Portfolio Reporting Operations - Implementation & Support

Arlington, Virginia, USFull-timeTodayvia LinkedIn

Job description

Firm Overview:

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting.

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Director in PRO Implementation & Support provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the end-to-end delivery of complex programs and projects spanning multiple business functions. This role is accountable for optimizing resources, shaping business analysis and risk management strategies, and driving stakeholder engagement at the highest levels. The Director ensures all initiatives are fully aligned with organizational priorities, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and guarantees the consistent achievement of high-impact results. The ideal candidate will bring outstanding leadership, advanced analytical capabilities, and superior executive communication skills, serving as strategic partner to senior leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic oversight for program implementation and project management, ensuring initiatives are aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
• Lead resource management activities, including workforce planning, talent development, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation to maximize team effectiveness.
• Direct business analysis efforts, translating complex business requirements into actionable plans and driving operational improvements across functions.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, including documentation, implementation, testing, and quality assurance, ensuring successful execution of program objectives.
• Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure program success.
• Serve as the primary liaison with senior stakeholders, facilitating communication, gathering feedback, and cultivating long-term relationships.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project and program plans, allocate resources and budgets, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely achievement of deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment, promote knowledge sharing, and champion continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.
• Partner with senior leadership in strategic planning, change management, annual budget development, and identification of new business opportunities.
• Proactively resolve program risks, resource challenges, and conflicts, developing contingency plans to support organizational resilience.

Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years professional experience and 5-10+ years experience in project and program management, resource coordination, and business analysis.
• Proven track record of leading geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic change, foster collaboration, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Base salary range for this role:

Pay Range Minimum:

150600

Pay Range Maximum:

201800

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.

Responsibilities

  • The Director in PRO Implementation & Support provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the end-to-end delivery of complex programs and projects spanning multiple business functions
  • This role is accountable for optimizing resources, shaping business analysis and risk management strategies, and driving stakeholder engagement at the highest levels
  • The Director ensures all initiatives are fully aligned with organizational priorities, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and guarantees the consistent achievement of high-impact results
  • The ideal candidate will bring outstanding leadership, advanced analytical capabilities, and superior executive communication skills, serving as strategic partner to senior leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders
  • Provide strategic oversight for program implementation and project management, ensuring initiatives are aligned with organizational goals and priorities
  • Lead resource management activities, including workforce planning, talent development, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation to maximize team effectiveness
  • Direct business analysis efforts, translating complex business requirements into actionable plans and driving operational improvements across functions
  • Manage end-to-end project delivery, including documentation, implementation, testing, and quality assurance, ensuring successful execution of program objectives
  • Oversee risk management and quality assurance processes, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure program success
  • Serve as the primary liaison with senior stakeholders, facilitating communication, gathering feedback, and cultivating long-term relationships
  • Develop and execute comprehensive project and program plans, allocate resources and budgets, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely achievement of deliverables
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment, promote knowledge sharing, and champion continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility
  • Partner with senior leadership in strategic planning, change management, annual budget development, and identification of new business opportunities
  • Proactively resolve program risks, resource challenges, and conflicts, developing contingency plans to support organizational resilience

Qualifications

  • 7+ years professional experience and 5-10+ years experience in project and program management, resource coordination, and business analysis
  • Proven track record of leading geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
  • Demonstrated ability to drive strategic change, foster collaboration, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package

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