ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

Key Responsibilities:

Having completed the successful investment in the business by leading Private Equity firm Cinven this year, Alter Domus is currently refreshing and augmenting its 5-year strategic Value Creation Plan (VCP). The focus is on high-impact change initiatives that will allow the company to deliver on its ambition to be the leading Alternative Assets Fund Services Provider globally.

To support the company in achieving its strategic ambition, the Corporate Development team is seeking an interim PMO Lead to

• Structure the PMO activities and governance at Group level
• Support executive leads and their teams in defining their individual strategic initiatives
• Build the decision-making, benefits & cost tracking, and reporting mechanisms needed at both initiative and group level to deliver the programme.

Programme Leadership:

• Help the Director of Corporate Development establish and run the Programme Management Office (PMO) to oversee and coordinate the creation and implementation of the VCP in collaboration with the Initiative Leads from across the business
• Create and maintain transparency, through meetings and the regular creation of status updates and dashboards, at individual initiative and at programme level.
• Act as the primary point of contact between Initiative leads, the corp dev function, and the VCP Steering Committee.  

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive programme roadmap that outlines key milestones, timelines, dependencies and deliverables.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities within the programme and recommend strategies for mitigation and exploitation.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help structure their initiatives and help them drive successful delivery and change
• Facilitate effective communication and reporting between the initiative and all stakeholders, including the executive team and PE partners

Performance Monitoring:

• Implement a robust performance monitoring and reporting framework to track the progress of value creation initiatives against budget and delivery of financial and non-financial objectives
• Provide regular updates to senior management and the board on programme status, challenges, and achievements.

Financial Oversight:

• Monitor programme budgets and financial performance to ensure alignment with financial targets
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies within the programme.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading a Programme Management Office or large-scale transformation initiatives, preferably in a PE-backed environment.
• Strong understanding of value creation strategies and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills for working across functions and reporting lines
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in change management and process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or MSP are a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Acumen
• Leadership and Team Development
• Program & Change Management
• Risk Management

Duration: Initial engagement until 2024 year-end

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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