Senior IT Project Manager

📌 This is a 6-month contract position with a high possibility of extension up to 1 year based on performance and business needs.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced IT Finance Project Manager to lead and coordinate multiple cross-functional projects focused on finance technology initiatives. This role will be responsible for driving project execution within scope, timeline, and budget while ensuring alignment between Finance, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing finance-related technology projects, stakeholder communication, risk management, and enterprise project governance in dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 3–5 small to medium-sized projects simultaneously from planning through execution and closure.

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource forecasts.

• Monitor project scope, risks, timelines, dependencies, and budgets.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery.

• Lead project meetings and provide status updates to stakeholders and leadership.

• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support change management, process improvement, and project governance initiatives.

• Ensure alignment between Finance, IT, and operational teams.

• Track project KPIs, lessons learned, and continuous improvement opportunities.

• Assist with training materials, documentation, reporting, and operational support when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in IT Project Management.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional teams.

• Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall).

• Experience working on finance technology or ERP-related projects.

• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, ROI analysis, and finance processes.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience managing vendors and third-party providers.

• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.

• Intermediate to advanced English level required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAPM or PMP certification preferred.

• Experience with Oracle EBS, SAP, Workday, or other ERP platforms.

• Knowledge of SOX, GDPR, or regulated environments.

• Experience with Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.

• Exposure to Cloud ERP, Azure, Databricks, RPA, AI/ML, or automation initiatives.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

• Ability to manage priorities in fast-paced environments.

• Leadership and problem-solving mindset.

• Strong attention to detail and ownership.

Additional Information

• EST working hours required regardless of location.

• Remote/home office setup required with stable high-speed internet and webcam availability.

• Occasional travel may be required (5%–20%).