Project Manager, Finance Systems

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Reston, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Manager, Finance Systems to join our team in Reston, VA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or related field required.
Five or more (5+) years of experience, with at least three (3+) years of experience in project management, business operations, or a related coordination role.
Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Monday.com, or equivalent platforms.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Teams, SharePoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience building or operating within a PMO or structured project governance environment preferred.
Experience supporting finance, accounting, or business systems initiatives strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Power Automate, Power BI, or similar tools a plus.
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred but not required.
Experience working in or alongside IT, ERP, or Finance systems projects a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Manager in planning and executing finance systems initiatives by maintaining project structure, timelines, and accountability.
Serve as the coordination hub for cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, IT, Accounting, FP&A, and Billing Operations.
Champion the development and adoption of PMO standards, templates, and governance practices that improve project agility and delivery consistency.
Facilitate effective meeting cadences - scheduling, preparing agendas, capturing notes, and ensuring action items are assigned and followed up.
Demonstrate and ensure conformance with company philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Develop and maintain a centralized project registry for active finance systems and automation initiatives, including status, ownership, and milestones.
Build and manage PMO tools, templates, and workflows that standardize how projects are initiated, tracked, and closed.
Coordinate with IT, Finance, and Accounting teams to align on project dependencies, resource availability, and delivery timelines.
Communicate project status, risks, and blockers clearly to the Senior Manager and relevant stakeholders.
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen project execution and governance.
Schedule and facilitate stakeholder meetings; prepare agendas, capture detailed meeting notes, and distribute action item summaries with owners and due dates.
Build and maintain project plans, status trackers, and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into initiative progress.
Proactively track open action items across projects, following up with owners to ensure timely completion.
Draft project charters, scope documents, and communication materials for finance systems initiatives.
Support change management efforts by coordinating training schedules, documentation updates, and stakeholder communications during system implementations.
Maintain PMO documentation libraries including process maps, RACI matrices, meeting records, and lessons learned logs.
Assist with system testing coordination, UAT scheduling, and issue tracking for ERP, FP&A, and automation platform projects.
Complete other ad hoc project coordination and administrative tasks as requested by Finance leadership.