Senior IT Project Manager - Financial Systems

Senior IT Project Manager - Financial Systems

Location: New York, NY 10036
Schedule: Hybrid – Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (non-negotiable)
Contract: 6-month W2 contract with potential to convert to FTE
Pay Rate: $65–$75/hour (DOE)

Start Date: ASAP

Russell Tobin is supporting a leading global professional services organization in the search for a Senior IT Project Manager to support enterprise finance and technology initiatives. This role will lead complex, cross-functional projects with global stakeholders, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for a hands-on project leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and can operate independently while engaging senior leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Planning & Strategy

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Define project objectives, success metrics, and delivery roadmaps

Project Execution

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across the full lifecycle
• Ensure milestones, deliverables, and quality standards are met

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Proactively manage escalations and remove delivery roadblocks

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business, finance, and technology stakeholders globally
• Build strong relationships with executive sponsors and project teams

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular status updates to leadership and steering committees
• Communicate risks, dependencies, and progress clearly

Resource & Budget Management

• Manage project resources, forecasts, and financial tracking
• Ensure effective utilization of personnel and tools

Quality & Change Management

• Oversee governance, documentation, and change controls
• Ensure adherence to delivery frameworks and standards

Project Closure

• Drive successful handoff, documentation, and post-implementation reviews

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• 5–10 years of IT Project Management experience
• Proven delivery of Finance Systems projects
• Experience leading 5+ full project lifecycles
• Background supporting global organizations (LATAM, EMEA, NA)
• Experience with Oracle EBS and/or SAP environments
• Strong knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred

• PMP certification (nice to have)
• Experience with enterprise project planning tools

Leadership & Communication

• Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders
• Ability to lead meetings and drive executive discussions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional presence with senior leadership

Team Fit & Work Style

We’re seeking someone who:

• Can ramp up quickly and operate as a 100% individual contributor within 30 days
• Works independently with minimal guidance
• Is proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Isn’t afraid to “roll up their sleeves”
• Can lead conversations and own meetings end-to-end
• Understands direction quickly and executes

Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto & home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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