Senior Project Manager- Financial Systems

5 Star Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee financial systems projects in New York. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in project management, particularly in finance systems, and a proven track record of full project lifecycle management. Proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies is required. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Project Management experience required.
• Experience managing Finance system projects is a must.
• Minimum of 5 full Project Life Cycles experience, preferably with MNCs.
• Must be proficient in Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resources.
• Manage project teams to ensure activities are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and team members.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Manage project resources effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure project deliverables meet required quality standards.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Systems Experience

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Tools

Project Planning Management Tool

Job description

About the job Senior Project Manager- Financial Systems

Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while managing risks, stakeholders, and resources effectively.

Must have financial systems experience and insurance sector would be beneficial

Responsibilities

1. Project Planning: Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project scope, objectives, timelines, budget, and resources required to complete the project successfully.
2. Project Execution: Manage the project team and ensure that all project activities are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
3. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that the project stays on track and within budget.
4. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, core team members, extended project team to ensure that project goals are met.
5. Communication: Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, project sponsors, and team members.
6. Resource Management: Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure that they are used effectively and efficiently.
7. Quality Management: Ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and that project processes are followed consistently.
8. Change Management: Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, or budget, ensuring that they are properly documented and approved.
9. Project Closure: Ensure that all project deliverables are completed, and that the project is closed out in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

5-10 years of Project Management experience

Experience of managing Finance system projects a must

Minimum experience with 5 full Project Life Cycles (preferably with MNCs)

Experience with both Waterfall and AGILE methodologies

Expertise in using Project Planning Management tool

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to clearly and concisely convey information to stakeholders of all levels

Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve project goals

Good time management skills to be able to manage your own time and time of team members to ensure project deadlines are met

Problem solving skills to be able to effectively identify and solve problems that arise during the project, including to think creatively, identify potential solutions and make informed decisions

Ability to work in fast paced dynamic environment, working independently with proactive approach to tasks

Must have

• 5-10 years of Financial Systems Project Management experience
• Global experience (LATAM, EMEA, NA)
• Full project management lifecycle
• Financial Systems background (Oracle EBS or SAP)
• Waterfall and/or Agile experience
• PMP nice to have but not required
• 100% individual contributor within 30 days
• Looking for a candidate that can ramp up immediately
• Independent and proactive
• Someone who will roll up sleeves
• Candidate that can carry a meeting on their own