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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