Project Manager, Strategy & Operations

Who we are:

Strongpoint Partners is tech-enabled retirement services platform serving small- to mid-sized businesses with integrated retirement third party administration, recordkeeping, payroll, and HR solutions. Recognized as one of Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and certified as a Great Place to Work, Strongpoint offers a suite of services that prioritizes accuracy, compliance, and reduction of regulatory risk for its clients, delivered by local client success teams that understand the nuances of the markets they serve.

With a coast-to-coast network of 19 leading firms including Howard Simon ("HSI"), Jocelyn Pension Consulting ("JPC"), Retirement Strategies Group ("RSG"), Retirement Planners and Administrators ("RPA"), Pension Financial Services ("PFS"), Pollard & Associates ("PA"), Carlson Quinn ("CQ"), SI GROUP ("SIG"), Retirement Planning Consulting Group ("RPCG"), Karel-Gordon & Associates ("KGA"), Cash Balance Actuaries ("CBA"), Pension Consultants, Inc. ("PCI"), Actuaries Unlimited ("AUI"), California Retirement Plans ("CRP"), Benefit Equity ("BEI"), United Benefit Pensions, Inc.

("UBP"), Creative Retirement Systems ("CRS"), Associated Pension Consultants ("APC"), and Allied Consultants, Inc. ("ACI"), Strongpoint Partners combines a relentless passion for service and innovation with the experience and expertise required to make retirement work for everyone. For more information, please visit:

Position Summary:

The Strategy & Operations Project Manager will play a key role in leading and coordinating strategic change initiatives across Strongpoint's growing platform of affiliate companies. This position is responsible for defining, planning, and executing cross-functional projects that support organizational transformation while minimizing disruption to the business.

This role requires strong project execution skills, exceptional communication abilities, and the confidence to work across multiple stakeholder groups, including the Strongpoint platform team, affiliate leadership, and end users. The ideal candidate thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and brings structure, clarity, and momentum to evolving initiatives with a servant-leader mindset.

PLEASE NOTE:

This role is based out of our downtown Chicago office and follows a hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely part of the week. The Transformation Project Coordinator will ideally work in-office 3-4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Execution & Coordination
  • Manage project plans, timelines, deliverables, and milestones across multiple concurrent work streams
  • Ensure tasks are clearly assigned, properly sequenced, and completed on schedule
  • Track project progress in Asana, proactively identifying risks, delays, and dependencies
  • Lead regular check-ins and status updates to keep teams aligned and accountable
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, Technology, and Leadership to coordinate project activities
  • Serve as a central point of coordination between the Strongpoint platform team and affiliate partners
  • Draft clear, concise written updates, summaries, and communication materials tailored to various audiences, including senior leadership
  • Facilitate meetings, document decisions and action items, and ensure timely follow-up
• Project Discipline & Risk Management
  • Monitor project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks; escalate issues early and recommend solutions
  • Maintain organized project documentation, trackers, dashboards, and reference materials
  • Support the development and continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and playbooks
• Change Leadership & Organizational Impact
  • Bring structure and clarity to fast-moving environments where priorities and timelines evolve
  • Ensure project teams understand goals, expectations, and deadlines
  • Maintain professionalism, calm, and focus during periods of organizational change
  • Communicate project benefits, scope, and progress clearly to drive adoption and engagement

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Organizational…