Project Manager – Financial Management Systems and Solutions – New York - Contractor

Bloomberg•New York, NY

10d•$100 - $110•Onsite

About The Position

Bloomberg's Financial Management Systems and Solutions Agile Program Management team supports and establishes the frameworks that drive the ways of working for our Technology and CAO teams and delivers Project Management for our most critical initiatives. We support SAP and related technology, including core enterprise platforms, business warehouse, and robotic process automation, as well as business processes including Quote to Cash, Source to Pay, Payroll, Global Sustainability, and Supply Chain. We partner closely with our CAO Operations, CFO, and Engineering teams. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our highly collaborative Program Management Office (PMO). You will partner with engineers, project analysts, business stakeholders, and leaders to manage complex technology and operational initiatives through the full project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience
7+ years of Project or Program Management experience supporting large-scale process and technology initiatives in complex corporate environments, either in-house and/or within management consulting
Strong knowledge of Project/Program Management methodologies and the ability to work across Agile, Scrum, and traditional delivery approaches
Demonstrated communication, collaboration, facilitation, and leadership skills
Proven ability to independently solve problems and navigate ambiguity
Proven ability to influence and lead with and without direct authority
Ability to manage shifting priorities, demands, and timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, balanced with the ability to synthesize information and communicate key insights to senior stakeholders
Results-oriented approach with strong ownership and follow-through
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Nice To Haves

Full lifecycle Project or Program Management experience supporting large-scale ERP implementations, including SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or other SaaS implementations
Experience working in an Agile environment, ideally Scrum
Experience as a Scrum Master supporting technical teams, facilitating effective ceremonies, continuous improvement, and process discipline
Understanding of Accounting, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, and Payroll processes
Big 4 consulting experience as well as in-house corporate experience
Experience supporting global implementations
PMP, SAFe, or Scrum Master certification
Proficiency in Microsoft Project
Ability to travel as needed, less than 10% of the time

Responsibilities

Manage multiple concurrent technical and operational projects with broad organizational impact
Establish effective project governance, plans, milestones, deliverables, and decision-making processes
Proactively identify, manage, and escalate project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints
Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive successful delivery and achieve business outcomes
Measure, track, and report key project performance indicators, milestones, and business outcomes to support informed decision-making
Set clear expectations with stakeholders, anticipate challenges, and proactively mitigate delivery risks
Facilitate senior-level decision-making through clear reporting, transparency, data, and visualization
Interact with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Facilitate project workshops, working sessions, governance meetings, and executive discussions
Improve project team performance by encouraging collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and effective ways of working
Partner with Agile/Scrum teams to integrate project management activities into sprint-based delivery
Contribute to the continuous enhancement of project management frameworks, standards, tools, and ways of working
Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring accountability, sound judgment, flexibility, and a hands-on approach