Project Manager II

Esri; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 114,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Esri is seeking a project manager to lead both technical and non-technical initiatives for the Finance and Accounting Team. You will drive cross-functional improvements, communicate status to stakeholders, and adapt to shifting priorities while delivering results.

Join Esri on our Redlands, CA campus, collaborating across business units to ensure projects stay on track and aligned with strategic goals. This is an onsite role requiring strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience, preferably supporting Finance and Accounting
• Experience with leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize demands and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, negotiating, reasoning, and problem solving
• Ability to develop strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, information systems, or related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence resources that are not direct reports; motivate action to complete tasks on time
• Design and develop project work plans, ensure deliverables and efforts stay within scope
• Critically evaluate information from multiple sources and summarize status for senior management
• Monitor project health and respond to identified risks
• Help define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Apply an enterprise architecture mindset to solutions
• Communicate at both tactical and strategic levels with executives and technical teams

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, information systems, or related field

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, information systems, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

ServiceNow

Job description

This is an opportunity to play a key role in managing technical and non-technical projects, such as business process improvement initiatives and Business Intelligence projects for the Finance and Accounting Team. In this role, you will utilize your versatility skills and ability to adapt to shifting demands and prioritization of key initiatives, along with being results-oriented and teaming up with resources across the business to successfully deliver on projects and communicate project status to stakeholders. Join our busy collaborative team onsite at our stunning campus in Redlands, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and be a key influencer for resources that are not direct reports; be able to motivate action to complete project tasks on‑time
• Design and develop project work plans, ensure project deliverables, and work efforts remain within scope
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and effectively summarize status to senior management
• Monitor project health and respond to identified risks
• Help define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Apply an enterprise architecture mindset to solutions
• Communicate both at the tactical day‑to‑day level and at the strategic planning level with executives, colleagues, and technical teams

Requirements

• 2+ years of project management experience, preferably supporting Finance and Accounting
• Experience with leading cross‑functional process improvement initiatives
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize demands and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, negotiating, reasoning, and problem solving
• Ability to develop strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, information systems, or related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, information systems, or related field
• PMP certification
• ERP experience
• Business intelligence experience
• Change management experience
• Working knowledge with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
• PowerBI experience
• ServiceNow experience

Benefits

Total RewardsEsri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry‑leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit‑sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is: $70,304 USD - $114,400 USD.

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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