Role:Project Manager

Location : Newyork,NY

Work Mode : 3 days onsite (hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 6-month contract position with the potential for conversion to a permanent role. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite and an immediate start. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of project management experience, including global exposure (LATAM, EMEA, NA) and a background in financial systems such as Oracle EBS or SAP. Experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies is essential, and while PMP certification is a plus, it is not required. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle, engaging with C-level executives, and functioning as an independent contributor who can ramp up quickly. The successful candidate will be proactive, able to take ownership of tasks, and lead meetings autonomously. Initial interviews will be conducted in person, followed by a second round via Zoom or phone. If you are ready for an immediate start and meet these qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Job profile:

Senior Project Manager 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.

*Must have financial systems experience, Insurance sector would be beneficial*

Key responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Develop a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project scope, objectives, timelines, budget, and resources required to complete the project successfully.
• Project Execution: Manage the project team and ensure that all project activities are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that the project stays on track and within budget.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, core team members, extended project team to ensure that project goals are met.
• Communication: Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, project sponsors, and team members.
• Resource Management: Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure that they are used effectively and efficiently.
• Quality Management: Ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and that project processes are followed consistently.
• Change Management: Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, or budget, ensuring that they are properly documented and approved.
• Project Closure: Ensure that all project deliverables are completed, and that the project is closed out in a timely and efficient manner.

What you need to have:

• 5-10 years of Project Management experience
• Experience of managing Finance system projects a must
• Minimum experience with 5 full Project Life Cycles (preferably with MNCs)
• Experience with both Waterfall and AGILE methodologies.
• Expertise in using Project Planning Management tool
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to clearly and concisely convey information to stakeholders of all levels
• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve project goals
• Good time management skills to be able to manage your own time and time of team members to ensure project deadlines are met
• Problem solving skills to be able to effectively identify and solve problems that arise during the project, including to think creatively, identify potential solutions and make informed decisions
• Ability to work in fast paced dynamic environment, working independently with proactive approach to tasks