Telecom Expense Management Project Manager

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Hybrid or remote work within US

Full-time opportunity

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a TEM-focused Financial Analyst to oversee end-to-end telecom expense management across mobile, landline, cloud, and data center services. You will audit invoices, analyze large expense datasets, and drive cost-saving opportunities with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with TEM, and the ability to present clear, actionable reports to Finance, IT, and Vendor Management. Hybrid/remote work within the United States is offered.

Qualifications

• TEM and telecom expense management experience including invoice auditing and cost optimization.
• Forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and management reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with pivot tables, formulas, data reconciliation; MS PowerPoint/Word proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead TEM process development and optimization across telecom categories.
• Audit telecom invoices and analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and savings.
• Produce expense analyses, forecasts, and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Data reconciliation

Budget variance analysis

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

ServiceNow

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Accountabilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of processes for managing telecom expenses across mobile, landline, cloud, and data center services.
• Conduct detailed telecom invoice audits and financial data reviews to identify billing discrepancies, eliminate errors, and uncover cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze vendor expenses against contractual terms, negotiated rates, budget allocations, and actual service utilization to identify inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly and annual expense variance analyses, budget forecasts, financial summaries, and performance reports to support informed decision-making.
• Manage and analyze large telecom expense datasets to produce carrier reports, monitor spending patterns, and identify trends or anomalies.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, reporting tools, and status updates to track expenses against budgets, project timelines, and allocated resources.
• Support mid-year and year-end forecasting activities by tracking planned versus actual expenditures, identifying budget variances, and coordinating the rollover of unspent funds where applicable.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Vendor Management, and Vendor Operations teams to align telecom spending with contractual commitments, operational needs, and budget requirements.
• Investigate and resolve telecom-related financial discrepancies, validate data accuracy, and communicate findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders and leadership.
• Support cost-containment initiatives by evaluating telecom service utilization, identifying redundant or unnecessary expenses, and recommending opportunities for savings.
• Use financial and enterprise resource planning tools to track expenses, maintain reporting accuracy, and improve the transparency of telecom-related expenditures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows, strengthen internal controls, and improve the efficiency and reliability of expense management processes.
• Present analytical findings, financial trends, and cost optimization recommendations through clear reports and stakeholder presentations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in Telecom Expense Management (TEM), telecom financial analysis, invoice auditing, expense reconciliation, and cost optimization.
• Strong background in financial forecasting, budget monitoring, variance analysis, and large-scale financial data management.
• Proven ability to analyze high volumes of telecom billing and expense data, identify discrepancies, and produce accurate, audit-quality financial reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data reconciliation, and financial analysis. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Word is also required.
• Experience using ServiceNow, PeopleSoft, and other financial or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for expense tracking, financial reporting, and operational analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, budget compliance, vendor expense management, and contract utilization.
• Experience preparing expense reports, financial dashboards, forecasts, and management presentations that communicate key findings and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, IT, procurement, and vendor management functions.
• Proven ability to identify financial inefficiencies, recommend process improvements, and support cost-containment initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with telecom carrier services, cloud billing models, and IT service management practices is an advantage.
• Experience developing dashboards and automated reports using Excel or business intelligence (BI) tools is preferred.
• Background in project-based financial tracking or public-sector financial environments is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation: $85–$95 USD per hour, depending on professional experience.
• Flexible work arrangement: Hybrid or remote working options within the United States, subject to project and operational requirements.
• Full-time opportunity: The chance to contribute to meaningful cost optimization, financial analysis, and telecom expense management initiatives.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Opportunities to work with Finance, IT, and Vendor Management teams on strategic expense management activities.