Senior Project Manager - Financial Systems

Right Hire Consulting LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Hire Consulting LLC in New York, NY seeks a Senior Project Manager - Financial Systems to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality outcomes. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks and stakeholders, and drive continuous improvements in financial systems projects.

The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days in the office weekly, and demands strong experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies, plus a proven track record delivering finance system initiatives in large

Qualifications

• 510 years of project management experience.
• Proven track record managing finance system projects (5+ full project lifecycles, ideally in MNCs).
• Proficiency in Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Skilled in using project management tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Leadership abilities to inspire and motivate teams toward project goals.
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines effectively.
• Problem-solving skills for identifying issues, proposing solutions, and making informed decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive, independent approach.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and required resources.
• Execution: Lead the project team to complete tasks on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and keep projects on track.
• Stakeholder Management: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, core teams, and extended teams to align with project goals.
• Communication: Report project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management and sponsors.
• Resource Management: Optimize the use of personnel, equipment, and materials for efficient project execution.
• Quality Management: Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and processes are adhered to.
• Change Management: Document and manage changes in project scope, schedule, or budget.
• Project Closure: Ensure timely completion of deliverables and efficient project closure.

Skills

Project Management

Finance Systems

Waterfall

Agile

Stakeholder Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Problem Solving

PM Tools

Job description

About the job Senior Project Manager - Financial Systems

The Senior Project Manager ensures projects are successfully completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards while effectively managing risks, stakeholders, and resources. Experience with financial systems is required, and familiarity with the insurance sector is a plus.

* Hybrid role 3 days a week in office*

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and required resources.
• Execution: Lead the project team to complete tasks on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and keep projects on track.
• Stakeholder Management: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, core teams, and extended teams to align with project goals.
• Communication: Report project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management and sponsors.
• Resource Management: Optimize the use of personnel, equipment, and materials for efficient project execution.
• Quality Management: Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and processes are adhered to.
• Change Management: Document and manage changes in project scope, schedule, or budget.
• Project Closure: Ensure timely completion of deliverables and efficient project closure.

Qualifications:

• 510 years of project management experience.
• Proven track record managing finance system projects (5+ full project lifecycles, ideally in MNCs).
• Proficiency in Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Skilled in using project management tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Leadership abilities to inspire and motivate teams toward project goals.
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines effectively.
• Problem-solving skills for identifying issues, proposing solutions, and making informed decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive, independent approach.

This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a collaborative and challenging environment.