Job Summary:
Manages the development and implementation process of financial system related projects from design and development to production. Plans, executes and finalizes projects according to deadlines and budgets. Plans and manages schedules and monitors budget/spending. Creates project plans documenting and monitoring tasks, milestone dates, deliverables, status, timeline and resource allocation. Oversees quality control of the project. Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team. Develops and delivers progress reports, requirements documentation, and presentations. Builds and manages relationships with vendor and functional business units.
Accountabilities:
Responsible for managing multiple financial system related projects
Collaborates with functional area managers to determine needs and expectations to create and finalize project deliverables.
Leads and/or participates in assessment and design team activities,
Responsible for capturing requests, ideas, opportunities for financial system enhancements and new implementations and presenting those to management.
Supports Director in development, management, implementation and evaluation of appropriate systems, projects, services, staff and budgets.
Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope.
Capable of communicating ideas in one-to-one situations, small groups, and before large audiences.
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Develops Best Practices and tools for project execution and management.
Develops and manages vendor relationships.
Utilizes resources in a matrix management environment.
Identifies and resolves project issues and implements improvement plans to ensure project stays on schedule and within budget.
Stays abreast of new and emerging industry practices.
Manages project budget and determines appropriate resources needed for project completion.
Captures ideas or requests, categorizing them for opportunity improvement and innovation.
Anticipates and manages deviations from a plan or schedule; keeps all participants and stakeholders informed.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to influence, motivates, and collaborates with others.
Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with business analysis, project management, process development and execution.
Knowledge of project management software and other technologies.
Understanding of technical product development.
Ability to adapt and resolve problems/issues to bring project to completion.
Knowledge of concepts, theories, practices and procedures with information technology project management.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technologies, Accounting or Related Field.
Project Management (PM) Certification preferred
Experience:
Typically requires 8+ years of experience with project management and managing systems and programs.
Demonstrated mastery with software development life cycle, third party software analysis and selection and software implementation standards.
Extensive experience with implementation of enterprise software applications.
The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidate FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
US Based Hiring Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000
International hiring ranges will differ based on location.
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