Manager, IT Integration Management

Our Story

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

Our commitment to our culture is demonstrated every day through the Hightower Way. By joining Hightower, you will build a community of inclusive relationships, take proactive ownership, embrace others' perspectives, and have an uncompromising dedication to excellence.

Your Future Team

Our Technology Integration and Service team is looking for a Lead Project Manager to join our team of Merger and Acquisition Integration specialists. This hands-on leadership role joins a team that aims to make the integration of newly acquired businesses as seamless and minimallydisruptiveas possible through solid project management, communications, and change management.

*Please note this is a position that is based in Chicago and we are in the office 50% of the time*

What You'll Do

You willdirectly manage large integration projectsandoversee a team of project managers dedicated to the onboarding of new teams to the Hightower platform.

• Be a Hightower brand ambassador by upholdingThe Hightower Waycultural elements - Mission, Purpose, V.A.L.U.E. Experience, Commitment and Standards, promoting excellence in the internal and external client experience during every encounter
• Improve consistency in every client and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our Hightower V.A.L.U.E. Experience (Validate, Actively Listen, Leverage Resources, Understand Ownership, Express Gratitude)
• Partner with cross-discipline team members to support collaboration and promote a positive client experience
• Project Management throughout the deal lifecycle from Operational Due Diligence to post-conversion transition to Business as Usual
• Coordinate planning with key delivery teams to support infrastructure, end-user computing, and software transition events
• Compose and Deliver main integration artifacts including timelines, resource plans, budgets, transition event detailed plans, and project management
• Guide staff project managers
• Manage the use of deliverable templates and processes across the project management team
• Travel is required for main diligence and transition milestones

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science Business, Finance or Technology and 5 or more years of experience in technology acquisition integration
• Experience relationship management in engagement management, customer service, or end user support
• Experience across a variety of transition projects in infrastructure, service, and software
• Demonstrated excellence in service

What We Offer

• Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
• Flexible PTO plan
• Hybrid model work schedule (50% in office)
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Pet insurance
• We commit to a transparent, people-first environment where talent is maximized through our diverse, equitable and inclusive community
• We nurture a spirit of belonging, are energized by challenges, celebrate our successes, and achieve individual and collective well-th goals

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future

• 200 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA