What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager IV position at Linda Werner & Associates?
Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to support T&E (Travel and Expense) and Payments-related initiatives. This role focuses on project management, process and program improvement, and coordinating cross-functional and vendor-related activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational expertise and operational excellence to enhance financial systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement robust strategies for our Global Expense, Cards, and Payment programs, ensuring policies and processes support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
- Drive the adoption and optimization of corporate card programs, enhancing financial efficiency and accountability through improved tracking, issuing, and reconciliation processes.
- Support Request for Proposal (RFP) initiatives, including vendor review and selection, to achieve business objectives such as fraud compliance, improved user experience, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee and manage outsourced operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Summary: The ideal candidate is a top performer with experience in high-tech global organizations, consulting firms, or data science roles that support business operations. Success in this position requires strategic thinking and the ability to manage complex, large-scale financial operations while remaining detail-oriented and hands-on.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 8 years of business experience, including at least 5 years in Finance Operations or a related field, with exposure to global operations.
- Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments, navigating complex organizational structures and fostering effective collaboration.
- Proficiency with data tools and platforms, including Concur, Oracle, and Excel, with experience analyzing financial data and preparing reports.
- Demonstrated success in leading projects, setting clear priorities, and managing multiple demands and resources effectively.
- Track record of process improvements through innovation, automation, and operational excellence.
- Experience working with cross-functional partners and leadership to effectively communicate and manage project expectations.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance aspects of financial management is a plus.
- Strong investigative skills and ability to self-serve, gather required data, and manage business projects.
- Experience leading outsourced teams and managing supplier relationships effectively.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
Location: United States (Remote)
Role type: Contract 7 Month Position
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?
Language:
- English (Required)
