Senior Project Manager (Pasadena)

Were seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead transformative technology initiatives across Accounting and Finance processes and systems. This role will drive modernization and integration efforts involving platforms such as JD Edwards (JDE) and Medius (A / P), ensuring seamless collaboration between Technology (IT) and Business Operations. Reporting to the Director of Project Portfolio Management (PMO), the ideal candidate has 7+ years of ERP-related project leadership experience, including successful delivery in mid-sized company transformations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Lead cross-functional planning and orchestration of technology initiatives focused on Accounting & Finance processes and systems. Partner with sponsors, business owners, analysts, and SMEs to define project scope, business case, ROI, resource needs, and vendor deliverables. Adhere, advocate and contribute improvements to PMO framework and project management standards. Leveraging deep understanding of Financial systems, partner with project sponsors, business process owners, business analysts, technical SMEs within Technology (IT), Finance, Accounting, Purchasing to organize, refine and document project business case, scope, goals, ROI / value argument, resource requirements, vendors services and project work deliverables, including Change Management. Build and drive ongoing refinement, updates and execution against a comprehensive project plan ensuring Assigned team members are well-informed of timelines and interdependencies and capture estimating inputs from all team members. Oversee and drive projects that will upgrade finance and accounting systems to latest versions, improve data quality, and optimize usability of systems features.

Position Requirements (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities) :

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, MIS, or related field. Project Management certification, in good standing. (PMP preferred; Prince2 considered) Page 3 of 4 Deep understanding of ERP systems (preferably JD Edwards), Finance / Accounting modules, GAAP and data integration best practices. Demonstrated experience with Accounting & Finance reporting and analytics platforms deployment projects. Demonstrates strong team leadership, fluid partnering interaction style, clear and concise written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at executive-level presentations. Analytical mindset with problem-solving agility. Experience with Smartsheet and Jira. Preferred : Experience with Smartsheet for Project Management plans, dashboard status reporting; similar with Jira. Aptitude to learn Smartsheet and Jira techniques to tailor project reports, as needed. Familiarity with Change Management frameworks (PROSCI, ADKAR preferred). Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects with discretion and confidentiality

This is a full-time, exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7 : 00 am and 5 : 00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Occasional out-of-hours work will be necessary to support critical project milestones (e.g. go-live, cut-overs).

Compensation :

$115k-$143k annually.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.