IT Finance Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead several cross-functional project teams to successfully execute low- to medium-risk IT finance initiatives while adhering to time, budget, and scope limitations.

• Oversee an average of 3–5 projects from initial planning through to completion.

• Assemble project teams, create work plans, and manage expectations, deliverables, and outcomes.

• Supervise project scope, budget, schedule, staffing, vendor relations, and contractual obligations.

• Monitor milestones and modify project plans or resources as needed to uphold customer commitments.

• Convey project status and risks to stakeholders and oversee project change management processes.

• Develop, evaluate, and manage project plans, timelines, and resource forecasts.

• Oversee project finances, budgets, and impacts related to ROI.

• Identify and address issues, dependencies, and project risks.

• Create contingency plans and recommend strategies for risk mitigation.

• Maintain alignment and relationships with stakeholders, including internal customers, vendors, and senior management.

• Assist Portfolio/Program Managers with project objectives, prioritization, and delivery decisions.

• Track and report on project metrics.

• Collect and disseminate lessons learned and feedback.

• Provide support for vendor requests, training materials, operational/business tasks, and required reports or databases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.

• At least 8 years of relevant IT or business experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in implementing project life cycle methodologies.

• Strong analytical capabilities for budgeting, forecasting, and ROI assessment.

• Proven ability to influence and manage teams without formal reporting structures.

• Experience in managing multiple simultaneous projects with intricate interdependencies.

• Comprehensive understanding of finance processes, systems, and regulatory standards.

• Knowledge of finance-system integration with enterprise platforms.

• Capability to build consensus among finance, IT, and business stakeholders.

• Superior vendor management skills.

• Outstanding communication skills for executive-level status, risk, and financial reporting.

• Ability to operate independently, make well-informed decisions, and escalate issues as necessary.

• PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is preferred.

• Preferred experience with Oracle EBS, SAP, or Workday.

• Preferred background in finance technology risk mitigation and change management within regulated environments, including SOX and GDPR.

• Preferred experience in contingency planning, lessons learned, and process improvement.

• Home office setup must include an HD webcam, hardwired high-speed internet, and a stationary workstation.

• Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time hours, regardless of location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.