Information Technology Project Manager

Information Technology Project Manager at First Recruiting, LLC Information Technology Project Manager at First Recruiting, LLC in Weehawken, New Jersey Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team, reporting to the Director, Technology Services. This individual will lead cross-functional programs across business areas such as finance, investor relations, treasury, insurance, and data/automation platforms. There are no sponsorship opportunities available for this opening, must be a Green Card Holder or US Citizen Key Responsibilities Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with senior business and technology leadership. Drive full lifecycle project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery, across a portfolio of enterprise systems such as Concur, Microsoft Dynamics, OneStream, and Salesforce. Establish and manage governance frameworks, steering committees, and stakeholder engagement plans. Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring milestones are clearly defined and achieved on time and within budget. Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure project alignment with strategic goals. Monitor budgets, track expenditures, and report financial status and variances to leadership. Lead vendor negotiations and provide input into procurement strategies and commercial assessments. Act as a primary point of contact for cross-functional teams and ensure accountability across business and technical workstreams. Uphold IT risk management and compliance standards throughout all project phases. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related discipline required. 7-9 years of progressive experience managing complex IT or business technology projects. Demonstrated success leading large-scale application or infrastructure projects in financial services or asset management. Expertise in tools and platforms including but not limited to Salesforce, FIS DX, MS Dynamics and Concur Familiarity with M&A integration from a technology enablement perspective is strongly preferred. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills; able to synthesize and present complex information to senior stakeholders. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Point; familiarity with project financial tracking tools. Agile and/or PMP certifications, and process improvement methodology (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are considered assets.