Senior Project Manager, Financial Systems (Hybrid - NYC)

With roots dating back to the 1800s, our Customer is a global professional services firm HQ’d in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. Today, they are a unique group of businesses with many enduring competitive advantages. Among them are the quality of their colleagues, deep client relationships, vast global footprint, depth of intellectual capital, and cohesive and collaborative culture.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager on a contract basis to support our Customer’s business needs. This role is a hybrid setup (3 days on-site and 2 days remote/week) in NYC.

This role is responsible for ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while managing risks, stakeholders, and resources effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive project plan outlining scope, objectives, timelines, budget, and required resources.
• Manage project execution to ensure activities are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly with stakeholders, including senior management and project sponsors.
• Manage project resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure all deliverables meet required quality standards and that processes are followed consistently.
• Handle scope, schedule, and budget changes with proper documentation and approvals.
• Oversee timely and efficient project closure, ensuring all deliverables are complete.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–10 years of project management experience with full project lifecycle ownership.
• Proven experience managing Finance system projects (e.g., Oracle EBS or SAP).
• Minimum experience with 5 full project lifecycles (preferably with MNCs).
• Experience across global regions including LATAM, EMEA, and NA.
• Familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• PMP certification is a plus, but not required.
• Proficient in project management tools and best practices.
• Strong experience engaging with C-level stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and team motivation skills.
• Strong time management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must be independent and proactive
• Able to take ownership and lead meetings with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a hands-on attitude.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.