Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Project overview

Description

We 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.

Requirements

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.

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Job Facts: Contract Independent | Contract W2 | On-site | USD $38.00 - 44.00 per hour

Skills: Budget Management, Financial Reporting, Operational Efficiency, Forecasting, Decision-making, Resource Planning, Collaboration, Financial Management, Process Improvement, Project Delivery, Business Administration, Financial Analysis, Budget, Microsoft Excel, Reporting, Microsoft Power BI, Portfolio Management, Communication, Project Finance, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Project Management, Agile, Scrum, JIRA, PMP, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Legal, Customer Support, Online Training, Artificial Intelligence, Insurance, .NET, Privacy

Reference: Dice Id: rhalfint | Position Id: 00720-0013532172

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Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, US, US
• Rate: 38-44 EUR/h