Finance IT Project Manager III

$100,000 - $135,000/Yr

FHI 360 - Durham, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Durham, NC

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About the position

The Finance IT Project Manager III at FHI 360 is responsible for managing the development and implementation of financial system-related projects. This role involves planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to deadlines and budgets, while ensuring quality control and effective communication with stakeholders. The manager will oversee multiple projects, collaborate with functional area managers, and develop best practices for project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple financial system related projects.
• Collaborate with functional area managers to determine needs and expectations for project deliverables.
• Lead and participate in assessment and design team activities.
• Capture requests and ideas for financial system enhancements and present them to management.
• Support the Director in the development and management of systems, projects, services, staff, and budgets.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as necessary.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope.
• Communicate ideas effectively in various settings.
• Ensure project documents are complete and stored appropriately.
• Develop best practices and tools for project management.
• Manage vendor relationships and resources in a matrix environment.
• Identify and resolve project issues and implement improvement plans.
• Stay updated on new industry practices.
• Manage project budget and resource allocation.
• Categorize ideas or requests for improvement and innovation.
• Anticipate and manage deviations from plans and schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technologies, Accounting or Related Field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management and managing systems and programs.
• Demonstrated mastery of the software development life cycle and software implementation standards.
• Extensive experience with implementation of enterprise software applications.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of business analysis, project management, and process development.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of project management software and technologies.
• Understanding of technical product development.

Benefits

• 12% of monthly base pay contributed to a money purchase pension plan account.
• 18 days of paid vacation per year.
• 12 sick days per year.
• 11 holidays per year.