Senior Project Associate at Dalio Family Office in Connecticut

Senior Project Associate

The Client
The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts through Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The DFO’s culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships, as well as the family’s strong commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT, with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.

The Project Management Pillar within DFO is a service-oriented function responsible for providing best-in-class process and project management capabilities to help the Dalio Family and the broader DFO achieve their diverse goals. This is done through project leadership, training, process optimization, and reporting across a wide variety of initiatives.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Associate will report directly to the Head of the Project Management Pillar and will be responsible for leading multiple projects concurrently across a wide range of topics and priorities. This role involves translating a vision into actionable project plans, defining deliverables and timelines, measuring outcomes, reporting on progress, and playing an active role in execution—either directly or by managing internal/external resources.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned project management professional with strong organizational skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-performing environment. The successful candidate will help shape the Project Management Pillar, improve processes, and ensure the effective delivery of initiatives critical to the family’s objectives.

Location
Westport, Connecticut

Reports to
Head of Project Management Pillar

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large, complex projects concurrently, managing scope, timeline, budget, deliverables, and risks.

• Oversee internal and external resources to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.

• Implement and maintain efficient project management tools, processes, and best practices across initiatives.

• Provide senior stakeholders with project status updates, decision points, and timely escalation of issues or risks.

• Partner with the Head of Project Management to develop the team’s processes, tools, and operating standards.

• Design and deploy project management “machines”—templates, reporting tools, and methodologies to drive excellence.

• Lead efforts in business process optimization across the organization.

• Support, guide, and mentor analysts within the Project Management team.

• Provide internal training on project management practices and tools.

• Contribute to both operational and strategic reporting for the DFO.

• Perform additional duties as required, adapting to the evolving priorities of the organization.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in project management, with proven success leading large initiatives and managing multiple medium-to-large projects simultaneously.

• Strong ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

• Proficient in project management software and productivity tools, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint.

• Experience managing 2–4 medium-sized projects concurrently.

• PMP certification preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized and able to track multiple moving parts.

• Strong problem-solving skills and practical decision-making abilities.

• Capable of holding stakeholders accountable and validating information through sound judgment.

• Low-ego, reflective, and open to learning from mistakes.

• Results-driven, outcome-focused, and proactive in escalating issues.

• Adaptable, flexible, and able to manage effectively without micromanaging.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Compensation

An industry-competitive compensation package will be offered, including:

• Salary range: $160,000 – $190,000 (inclusive of merit-based bonus, dependent on experience, education, and skillset)

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums

• 17 company-paid holidays

• Generous PTO policy

• Friday summer hours

• Hybrid work environment

• Free catered meals for in-office days

• 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 (max $15,000 match)

• Additional benefits, including gym reimbursement, back-up childcare, insurance, financial and legal services, and more