Sr. Project Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sr. Project Manager (Finance) for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Urbandale, IA.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates to key management colleagues and team members the multiple project activities which need to be accomplished across regions or functions.
• Prioritize, and manage multiple projects and programs.
• Selects and utilizes project implementation documentation including implementation toolkits and migration schedules.
• Supports the facilitation of project by escalating risk and its impact on business initiatives to management within the organization.
• Designs and creates strategic documents such as Project Business cases, Assessments, Communication plans and detailed project plans. Presents project updates and makes presentations to senior level management within Finance
• Provide support and leads in the decision-making process that is required for progress on assigned programs / projects. Helps facilitate problem solving and decision making on key project
• Proactively follows and adheres to project controls for assigned projects
• Proactively identifies and resolves issues; manages project/program deliverables, manages and mitigates risk, escalate issues to management, and ensure change control process for assigned projects and programs across functions are functioning and aligned.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor Degree or advanced degree (MBA, Masters) in Economics, Finance, or similar field.
• 5 years experience in Finance and Accounting; 2-3 years of project management experience can be part of experience.
• Strong presentation experience
• Experience working cross-functionally and with stakeholders
• Proven people manager.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Strong project management skills

Preferred Skills:

• PMP certification preferred but not required
• Smartsheet experience

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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