MacKenzie Leach
Senior Project Manager | People & Talent Operations | Program & Project Management | Systems + Process Optimization
- Role
- Senior Project Manager & Operations at PitchBook
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About MacKenzie Leach
With over 10 years of operational experience and 5 years of experience in project and operations management, I specialize in driving organizational efficiency and implementing strategic change. As a Senior Project Manager at PitchBook, I contribute to enhancing systems and processes within the People team, aligning efforts with the company’s mission to foster growth and innovation. My approach emphasizes collaboration and leveraging diverse perspectives to create impactful solutions that empower teams and streamline operations. At PitchBook, I lead cross-functional projects, focusing on technical implementations, integrations, and operational enhancements. By facilitating communication and identifying inefficiencies, I help optimize processes and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership. My expertise in change management and consultative strategies ensures the success of initiatives that advance global operations and empower teams across departments.
Experience
Senior Project Manager & Operations
Jan 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Own full-cycle project management for focused and cross-functional projects across the People team, specializing in operations and technical implementations and integrations. Lead initiatives to optimize systems, enhance operational efficiency, and drive strategic change management. Initiate, facilitate, and participate in cross-functional tactical conversations to foster communication, efficiency, and strategic growth- Develop and enhance department programs, processes, and technologies impacting organizational efficiency with significant outcomes- Spearhead initiatives to identify and streamline inefficient processes, presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership- Focus on optimizing global execution of full cycle headcount management, including headcount planning, compensation analysis and pay transparency, requisition request process and hiring process, and position management- Partner with senior leaders and C-suite to align business needs with departmental roadmaps, facilitating cross-functional planning sessions to drive initiative alignment and strategic growth- Manage cross-departmental stakeholder meetings for project alignment, operational decision-making, and effective change management across global teams- Collaborate extensively with departments including Marketing, Sales, HR Ops, and Finance to lead operational projects and programs- Engage with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment from individual contributors to executive leadership- Began department wide “AI Recess”, focused on leading conversation and curiosity around AI in the workplace- Play a key leadership role on the People team, focusing on team development and operational improvements guided by data-driven insights and business needs.In process: Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt Certification (as of July 2025)
Education
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
2009 — 2012
Charles University
Semester Abroad, Political Science and History
2010 — 2010
Brookwood High School
High School Garduate
2005 — 2009
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