Job Title: Senior Expert Project Manager (Financial Systems)
Location: New York NY(Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Experience: 7 Years
Education level: Bachelors degree
Skills Required: Budgeting and Forecasting Financial Analysis Project Management Financial Software Financial Regulations CPA or CFA Planview Microsoft Excel Financial Manage Oracle
Experience with Planview and Oracle is MUST!
Job Summary: The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in financial management demonstrating proficiency in Overseeing/Owning comprehensive financial responsibilities including budgeting and forecasting along with complete experience in project lifecycle. The candidate should excel in the complete realm of finance and accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Management: Manage and maintain project financials including budgeting & forecasting.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with tech product owners & project managers to develop project budgets and forecasts. Monitor and analyze project financial performance identify & document variances.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular financial reports to leadership highlighting key financial metrics variances and trends. Provide insights and analysis to support decisionmaking and ensure transparency and accountability.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with technical product managers & project managers to provide financial guidance and support. Communicate financial information effectively and build strong relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in financial management. Streamline financial processes enhance data accuracy and integrity and leverage technology tools to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Project Governance: Maintain project governance processes and standards. Ensure adherence to project management methodologies frameworks and best practices. Develop and implement project management policies procedures and templates.
- Resource Management: Assist in resource allocation and capacity planning. Coordinate with project managers to ensure appropriate resource availability and utilization.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct quality reviews and audits to ensure compliance with project management standards and requirements. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Facilitate lessons learned sessions and knowledge sharing.
- PMO Support: Provide administrative and operational support to the PMO. Maintain project management tools templates and repositories.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the PMO.
- PMO Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with organizational policies standards and regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and complete project documentation. Maintain PMO governance frameworks and controls.
Must Have/Qualifications/Skillset:
- Proven experience in financial management roles demonstrating a strong understanding of financial principles and practices including developing implementing and monitoring budgets as well as experience in forecasting financial trends.
- Owned and Managed complete financials including oversight of financial statements financial reports.
- Experience with Planview Project Management tool.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in financial management software and tools.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Attention to detail and ability to work with complex data.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
- Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA are a plus.
- Proven experience in project management or PMO roles.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g. Agile Waterfall).