Senior IT Project Manager - ERP (Remote)

MBI Staffing is seeking an IT Project Manager. The Project Manager will manage various IT projects in accounting applications/systems, ensuring delivery of high-quality projects within time and budget according to a pre-defined, consistent process. This role will manage cross-functional projects focused on Accounting & Finance Management (Timekeeping, Conflicts/New Business, Financial Reporting, Billing, Client Accounting, General Ledger, Payroll, Partner Accounting, Retirement Plans, etc.) tools and applications. Must organize work and communicate with various system architects and business owners from multiple areas. The position requires good project management, program management, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

What this job involves:

• Work with other Project Managers, IT team members, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure successful project delivery from inception through closure
• Create various project documents, including project charters, project plans, status reports, project risk assessments, and project gating presentations. Work with project team to ensure relevant project documentation is created
• Provide project gating presentations to the IT Directors during the various stage gates of their assigned projects
• Report on the project pipeline, budget run, risks, issues, and mitigation plans for assigned projects.
• Resolve resource, timing, or other conflicts between projects
• Contribute to the project management best practices and standards within IT
• Other duties as required

Sound like you? Before you apply, this is what we are looking for:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below represent the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience, including at least 2 years managing projects related to accounting/finance systems, payroll, timekeeping, and/or business process improvement
• Demonstrated experience contributing to process and methodology improvements
• Demonstrated knowledge and execution of project management practices, tools, and methodologies, including an appropriate project management tool (Planview, Microsoft Project, etc.)

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business or Management Information Systems
• Legal experience
• Experience with transactional systems, particularly in the accounting, finance, or human resources functional areas

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Location:

This is a 6-12 month contract

MBI's COMMITMENT TO YOU:

Our job is to showcase our talented, professional candidates to globally recognized organizations where work/life balance is second to none! Our expert candidates solve the world's problems—from every day to the epic, from the mundane to the monumental.

MBI's CORE:

MBI's foundation is built upon our commitment and passion for finding the best IT talent in the world and for matching that talent to our customer needs. MBI attracts highly skilled, quality people, and we expect a high level of commitment from all our team members to deliver quality work.