Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to support financial oversight and portfolio coordination for IT initiatives in New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can combine strong budget management skills with practical project and portfolio support. The role focuses on financial reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and strengthening governance and operational efficiency across the project portfolio.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze financial performance across IT projects, including budget planning, forecast updates, and review of spending variances.
• Prepare clear financial summaries and present findings to leadership to support planning and decision-making.
• Track project expenditures against approved budgets and take action to highlight risks, gaps, or cost concerns.
• Contribute to oversight of the IT project portfolio by supporting prioritization, resource planning, and progress measurement.
• Partner with project leaders, finance teams, and other stakeholders to collect data, share recommendations, and improve coordination.
• Enhance portfolio and financial management practices by identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical process improvements.
• Support adherence to financial controls, governance standards, and organizational policies tied to project delivery.
• Use project and reporting tools to maintain visibility into portfolio status, financial performance, and operational metrics.• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, portfolio support, or a related function, preferably in an IT environment.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex financial information and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Excel and financial or reporting platforms such as Power BI and comparable portfolio management tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across project, finance, and leadership teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools, including Agile Scrum practices and Jira.
• PMP certification is valued for this role.