Project Manager

Job Summary


Responsibilities

Project Management

• Project manager for various Finance Source To Pay (S2P) initiatives, including business and technical process changes, reporting enhancements, and application implementations. This includes managing projects through all phases: initiation, where project scope, objectives, and deliverables are defined in collaboration with stakeholders; planning, involving the development of detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies; execution, coordinating and overseeing the implementation of project activities to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines; monitoring and controlling, tracking project progress, managing changes, and addressing any issues to ensure the project stays on track; and closing, ensuring successful project completion, including final deliverables, project documentation, and post-implementation reviews.

Reporting Collaboration

• Self-Service Analytics Development: Partner in the development of self-service analytics solutions
• Requirements Documentation: Understand and document business requirements for reporting and analytics projects.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Engage in cross-team collaboration with multiple business units, working with individuals who have varying levels of analytical experience within those units.

Internal and External Relationships/Interactions

• Gartner Finance+ Teams, IT, Financial Systems Support, and Other Business Units: Collaborate closely with these teams to gather requirements, share insights, and ensure alignment on project goals and reporting needs.
• Immediate Team Members: Work collaboratively with team members on assigned tasks, leveraging each others strengths to achieve common objectives.
• Senior Staff and Supervisors: Seek guidance and mentorship from senior team members or supervisors within the department to enhance your skills and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Direct Supervisors: Regularly communicate updates, progress, and any potential issues to direct supervisors to maintain transparency and receive timely feedback.
• Internal Team Members: Build strong rapport and foster a collaborative environment to facilitate teamwork and ensure successful project and reporting outcomes.
• External Third Parties/Vendors/Suppliers: Occasionally interact with external vendors or clients under supervision to gather information, provide updates, or address specific needs related to projects or reporting.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree is required. Degree with a concentration in Finance, Operations, Statistics or Business Administration preferred
• Technical Foundation
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including MS Visio (for process design/architecture)
• Proficiency in using Collaboration tools like Shared Google Drives MS SharePoint is a must
• Experience in Data Analysis and Visualization using Excel (MS Power BI is a plus).

Professional Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in business operations, with a focus on project management and/or reporting and analytics. Familiarity with processes around Procure-to-Pay, Travel Expense or a similar area of finance would be an advantage.

Technical/Professional Skills Competencies

• Adaptability: Effectively adapts to new technical tools and methodologies, staying current with industry trends and best practices.
• Communication Skills: Possesses good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey requests clearly, concisely, and in a timely fashion. Capable of developing and conducting effective summaries for project stakeholders.
• Initiative and Proactivity: Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to take on projects proactively, showing a strong drive to contribute to team success.
• Adaptability to Change: Exhibits the ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment, maintaining flexibility and resilience.
• Team Player: Works well within a team, displaying good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Leadership Across Functions: Shows the ability to lead initiatives across the organization and departments, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Time Management and Organization: Operates with a structured approach and methodology to deliver results, demonstrating excellent time management and organizational skills, including the prioritization of competing priorities and attention to detail.
• Curiosity and Learning Drive: Displays a strong curiosity and drive to learn about business processes and reporting, continuously seeking opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Possesses excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to address challenges effectively and efficiently.
• Managing Shifting Priorities: Exhibits a strong ability to manage shifting priorities and requirements, maintaining focus and delivering results under changing conditions.
• Analytical Understanding: Demonstrates the ability to understand and interpret metrics and analytics, using data to inform decisions and drive improvements.
• Documentation Skills: Capable of documenting business requirements and processes clearly and accurately, ensuring alignment and understanding across stakeholders.

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