Financial Project Manager

Company: The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Financial Project Manager

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
JOB LOCATION: Boston or Springfield - Hybrid
WAGE RANGE*: $80 - 88/hr. W2 only
JOB NUMBER: 35953957

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

The Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and expertise
7+ years of project management experience
1+ years of experience in project management software including but not limited to 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 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


JOB DESCRIPTION

The Corporate Function Program Management Office (CFPMO) is seeking an experienced project manager to support the Corporate Finance and Enterprise Risk initiatives. In this role, you will report directly to the Portfolio Lead and be accountable for the planning, day-to-day execution, management, implementation and reporting of projects while using the defined project management (PM) processes and standards. The CFPMO PM process is designed to support the CFPMO's mission to increase the value impact of change efforts across Financial's corporate functions. As a Project Manager, you will execute by following a standardized process for project initiation, planning, execution, and close. Project managers will partner and support project sponsors and portfolio lead in developing required detailed project artifacts tailored to project complexity.

The Team:
This portfolio oversees the execution of initiatives across Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk, and Investment Management as well as defines and owns project management standards across the company. The team is focused on driving and aligning critical programs and projects across our Corporate Functions, creating more visibility into this work, while enabling better prioritization, collaboration, and execution.

The Impact:
As the Project Manager, you will: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 if needed 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


Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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