SR Financial Project Manager

Our excellent client seeks a SR Financial Project Manager 5 for a 6 months W2 HYBRID CONTRACT in Boston or Springfield. MUST be able to work on our W2. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Partner with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to compile Discovery artifacts such as a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Project Charter, high level Resource Plan, and high-level Milestone Plan to be reviewed to receive Discovery Funding

Develop and maintain required Detailed Planning artifacts and manage plan execution Determine project scope and manage scope execution

Develop financial forecasts, record cost variance, anticipate and address delivery challenges, and request budget changes following associated Change Request Process

Develop high-level milestones during Discovery​ and develop detailed project schedules during Detailed Planning Based on complexity assessment and with guidance on each project, refine the resource plan, develop a RACI Matrix, conduct a Key-Person Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Support Needs Assessment

Ensure early identification, resolution, and escalation of project risks through maintenance of Risk and Issue Log and project Pre-Mortem activity

Accountable for meeting all business requirements from development through implementation

Skills:

Bachelor's degree​ or equivalent experience and expertise

7 years of project management experience​

1 years of experience in project management software including MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira​

The Ideal Qualifications

7 years of project management experience, 2 within a PMO

3 years of experience leading projects impacting core Investment

3 Manager, Financial and Capital Market systems and business processes

Proven success in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to scope​

Strong understanding of project management methodologies i.e. Agile or Waterfall​ Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent