The Senior Financial Project Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a world class project management function for the US Group Services Finance organization within company. In partnership with IT, Finance leadership and other key stakeholders, she/he will provide high quality leadership over Finance portfolio of projects, scope future opportunities, and work closely as the bridge between Finance leadership and project teams to ensure project progression in line with timeline, scope, and budget objectives. This individual will engage stakeholders at all levels to ensure understanding, alignment, and support regarding the projects/opportunities.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Senior Project Manager will develop, document, train and implement project management best practices into the culture and project delivery workflows for US Group Services Finance, in alignment with our PM governance and standards. As a result, s/he must be well-versed in project management methodologies, to deep dive in strategic projects where needed, create project plans and over time, build the project management capability in the organization through coaching and conducting formal training. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to make a significant difference in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
Promote Change Management to lead organization through projects and initiatives
Serve as owner of project portfolio, aligning with the larger company organization’s strategies and manage awareness of interdependencies and cross functional impacts
Identify scope of the Finance projects to create project plan including outline of tasks, timelines, and resources including budgets
Attend appropriate reoccurring meetings as it relates to Finance to assist in managing agendas, presentations, minutes, action items, and follow-up
Orchestrate all project team meetings including materials, agendas, minutes, and follow up
Champion the development of project management best practices while elevating the level PM expertise within USHA and company overall
Lead communications with US & Global leadership and stakeholders of overall progress of projects against scope, resources, timeline, and budget
Identify and create mitigation plans and resources for potential timeline or critical path risks; communicate with appropriate stakeholders
Evaluate and engage with required third party vendors and align vendors with current project plans
Ensure compliance with federal, state, industry, and contractual obligations in addition to all company standards, specifications, and best practices
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Business or related field required. MBA strongly preferred.
