Talent Senior Project Manager

Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.

The Role:

This role serves as a strategic execution partner to the Chief Talent Officer (CTO), operating at the center of the firm's talent agenda. The Talent Sr. Project Manager enables the CTO to operate at maximum effectiveness by driving prioritization, execution, and alignment across the Talent function and broader firm leadership.

Unlike a traditional coordination role, this position is deeply embedded in planning and follow-through, ensuring that the firm's highest priority talent initiatives progress with speed, rigor, and accountability. The role supports decision-making processes by helping structure discussions, align stakeholders, and advance priorities forward.

You will act as a close partner to the CTO, translating strategy into action and ensuring priorities move forward with clarity and momentum. In doing so, you will work closely with the CTO's core leadership group to ensure alignment across initiatives and help the team operate as a highly effective, coordinated unit.

Why This Role is Unique

• Direct partnership with the CTO operate in close proximity to executive decision-making, with high visibility and trust
• At the center of the firm's talent agenda support and advance key talent priorities, helping drive alignment and progress across the organization
• True execution ownership play a critical role in moving initiatives forward, ensuring follow-through, and maintaining momentum across competing priorities
• Blend of structure and adaptability bring clarity and organization to complex, evolving work in a fast-paced environment
• Part of a high-impact core team collaborate closely with the CTO's leadership group to help the function operate as a coordinated, high-performing unit

Core Responsibilities:

• Strategic Execution & Prioritization
• Translate CTO priorities into clear plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Track and drive progress across key Talent initiatives, ensuring accountability and outcomes
• Identify risks, dependencies, and gaps; proactively resolve or escalate as needed
• Executive Enablement
• Serve as an extension of the CTO in meetings, decision forums, and communications
• Prepare high-quality materials, briefings, and presentations for executive audiences
• Oversee and optimize the CTO's calendar to align with strategic priorities
• Develop high-quality, executive-level presentations and communications to support the CTO and Talent leadership
• Anticipate needs and ensure the CTO is focused on highest-impact activities
• Program & Project Leadership
• Support and advance key talent initiatives by coordinating stakeholders, tracking progress, and ensuring execution against CTO-defined priorities
• Coordinate across stakeholders to align timelines, inputs, and outcomes
• Remove obstacles, streamline processes, and improve ways of working
• Leadership Rhythm & Communication
• Drive operating cadence for Talent leadership (staff meetings, planning cycles, offsites)
• Set agendas, capture decisions, and ensure follow-through on action items
• Enable clear, consistent communication across the Talent function and broader firm
• Organizational Insight & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor organizational health and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and scalability
• Maintain key trackers, dashboards, and reporting to support decision-making
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and impact
• Stakeholder Management
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional partners
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for sensitive and high-priority matters
• Navigate complex dynamics with professionalism, discretion, and strong judgment

Job Specific Competencies, Education and Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in project management, operations, or executive-level support roles, with proven experience partnering with senior executives or C-level leaders
• Strong track record of driving complex, cross-functional initiatives and operating independently in fast-paced environments Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present clearly to senior audiences
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Advanced PowerPoint skills; able to create clear, compelling presentations and executive-level materials that support decision-making
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion; demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and influence
• Experience within professional services, financial services, or a high-performance environment preferred

Our Culture & Growth

When you join Harris Williams, you step into a highly collaborative, high-expectations environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership and make a visible impact. We value curiosity, accountability, and a strong team-first mindset.

This is an environment where you will be expected to lean in and contribute meaningfully, working alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to excellence and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn how a Talent function operates at the highest level, while building deep exposure to executive leadership, firm strategy, and organizational decision-making.

Additional Information

• This is an in-office role, given the high level of partnership and collaboration required with the Chief Talent Officer and senior leadership
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• This description reflects the core responsibilities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities and focus areas may evolve based on business needs.

Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent

Base Salary: $100,000 - $150,000

• Salaries may vary within the range based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education.
• Role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
• Application Window: Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for 48 business hours from 06/05/2026, although longer with business discretion.