Project Manager – Financial Systems / Finance Projects

Dixp; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixp is seeking a Project Manager for Financial Systems / Finance Projects in India. You will plan, execute, and deliver finance-focused initiatives while leading cross-functional teams of 10–20 members across accounting, taxation, and reporting domains.

The role requires 5–10 years of PM experience in financial systems, PMP certification, and strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder management. Prior ERP or finance systems implementation exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in project management.
• PMP Certification mandatory.
• Experience managing financial or accounting-related projects.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams of 10–20 members.
• Strong governance, risk, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver financial systems/projects covering accounting, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Define scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure delivery within time, scope, and budget.
• Lead 10–20 member team incl. BAs, developers, testers.
• Prepare weekly status reports, project reports, dashboards, and governance artifacts.
• Manage stakeholders and maintain risk and issue registers.

Skills

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Reporting

Team leadership

Cross-functional teams

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Management, or related field

PMP Certification

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager – Financial Systems / Finance Projects

Experience: 5 - 10 yrs

Job Type: Full-Time

Certification: PMP/Prince Certified (Optional)

Education:

• UG: B.Tech/B.E. / B.Com / BBA in Engineering, Finance, Management, or a related field

Job Description

Project Role Description: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with 5–10 years of experience in managing financial or accounting-related projects. The candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering finance-focused projects while managing cross-functional teams of 10–20 members. The role requires strong project governance, stakeholder management, risk management, and reporting skills to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Plan, manage, and deliver financial systems/projects involving areas such as accounting, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of 10–20 members including business analysts, developers, and testers.
• Allocate work, track team performance, and ensure timely task completion.
• Facilitate team coordination and remove project roadblocks.

Project Governance & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain Weekly Status Reports (WSRs), project reports, and dashboards.
• Track project progress, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Conduct regular project review meetings with stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the Risk Register and proactively mitigate risks.
• Track and manage project issues, escalations, and resolution plans.
• Ensure proper documentation of all risks and mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate requirement discussions, progress updates, and escalation management.
• Ensure alignment between business teams and project teams.

Project Documentation & Governance

• Define and maintain RACI Matrix for project roles and responsibilities.
• Maintain project documentation including project plans, issue logs, risk registers, meeting minutes, and governance reports.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Management, or related field.
• PMP Certification (Mandatory).
• 5–10 years of experience in project management.

Required Skills:

• Experience managing financial or accounting-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Experience handling teams of 10–20 members.
• Expertise in risk management, issue tracking, and stakeholder management.
• Experience preparing project reports, WSRs, and project dashboards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and coordination skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in ERP or financial systems implementation projects.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery models.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or similar tools.