Senior Project Manager (Global Finance) - Daley & Associates : Job Details

Senior Project ManagerOur client, a Fortune 500 industry leading telecommunications company, is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Finance Transformation team for a 7-month contract with the potential to extend. This person will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of the Global Finance Transformation roadmap by managing multiple, complex, cross-functional projects, identifying and responding to risks and issues, preparing status updates and delivering projects on time and within budget. This is a hybrid position Tuesday through Thursday in office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects related to Global Finance Transformation from inception to successful implementation (primarily data governance projects)

• Establish a work plan for each project phase and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.

• Assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project personnel.

• Prepare and present status reports to working groups and Finance leadership

• Monitor plan to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Track and identify response plans for risks and issues.

• Review project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations, staffing requirements, and allotment of available departmental resources to various project phases

• Populate resource management system with resource allocations

• Adhere to best project management practices and methodologies, such as Professional Management Institute.

• Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Program Management, or related discipline or equivalent work experience required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

  • 8-12 years of experience in a project-oriented environment required; experience working on Finance process improvements and Finance IT projects preferred; experience working on Finance data governance projects a plus.

  • Proficiency in project management tools required; Experience with Smartsheet a plus

  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.

  • Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.

  • Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

    If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to [email protected]