Project Manager - Change Management

We are seeking an experienced Change Management Project Manager to drive initiatives that support business transformation and operational excellence. This role leads cross-functional projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring effective planning, execution, communication, and delivery.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle activities—planning, scoping, analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Build project plans, define scope, assign tasks, manage timelines, and maintain critical paths.
• Prioritize deliverables, coordinate resources, and ensure alignment to business objectives.
• Oversee user acceptance testing and ensure solutions are thoroughly tested before deployment.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, escalate issues with recommended solutions, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Change Management & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison among business users, subject matter experts, technology teams, and vendors.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare materials, and drive clear communication among stakeholders.
• Partner closely with internal change management leadership to support process improvements and project governance.

Documentation & Reporting

• Create and maintain project documentation, status reports, dashboards, and change requests.
• Track defects, coordinate with developers on resolutions, and maintain auditable project files.
• Prepare rollout plans, launch materials, and training support as needed.

Analysis

• Identify business issues, gather requirements, and collaborate with technology partners on solution design.
• Support analysis activities, estimate timelines, and recommend improvements to workflows or system processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of project management experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with project management methodologies and best practices
• Results-oriented mindset with strong follow-through
• Private wealth or investment management industry experience strongly preferred

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

HR@vaco.com

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Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications.

You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Skills

Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Business Operations, Business Support, Business Transformation, Change Management, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Documentation, English Language, Establish Priorities, File Audits, File Maintenance, Follow Through, Hair Styling, Identify Issues, Investment Management, Leadership, Legal, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Wealth Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Risk Management, State Laws and Regulations, Status Reports, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Writing Skills

About the Company

Vaco LLC

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.

Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.

Company Size

2,500 to 4,999 employees

Industry

Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded

2002

Website

http://www.vaco.com/