Senior Project Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to play a key role in overseeing the successful execution of the Global Finance Transformation roadmap. This position will focus on managing complex cross-functional projects, primarily in the area of data governance, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. As a long-term contract role based in Woburn, Massachusetts, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful finance transformation initiatives while working in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Global Finance Transformation projects, with a primary focus on data governance initiatives.

• Develop detailed work plans for every phase of assigned projects, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and timelines.

• Assign responsibilities and define the scope of work for team members to ensure clear understanding and efficient collaboration.

• Prepare and present comprehensive project status updates to key stakeholders, including Finance leadership and working groups.

• Monitor project timelines and budgets, ensuring all deliverables are met within agreed parameters.

• Identify potential risks and issues, and create proactive response plans to mitigate challenges.

• Review project proposals to determine feasibility, resource needs, budget constraints, and overall project scope.

• Maintain resource allocation data in the resource management system to ensure optimal utilization.

• Adhere to recognized project management methodologies and best practices, ensuring consistent and efficient project execution.

• Perform additional tasks as required to support the success of the Finance Transformation team.• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Program Management, or a related field, or equivalent detail-oriented experience.

• 8-12 years of experience managing projects, with a preference for expertise in finance process improvements and finance IT projects.

• Familiarity with data governance projects is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in project management tools, with Smartsheet experience considered a plus.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present ideas and updates to various stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams and levels of an organization to achieve project goals.

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments, with a focus on meeting deadlines.

• Project Management detail-oriented (PMP) certification is preferred.

Hybrid remote