Senior Project Manager - Finance

About This Role

This role involves leading high-impact financial initiatives and change management programs, leveraging deep expertise in financial operations and regulatory frameworks. The Senior Project Manager will drive complex projects to enhance financial performance, operational resilience, and stakeholder value within Howard University.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of finance-related projects including budgeting system upgrades, cost optimization programs, and compliance initiatives
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans with clear milestones, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee multi-stream programs involving finance, IT, legal, and operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals
• Design and implement change management frameworks to support adoption of new financial systems, policies, and workflows
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, facilitating decision-making through data-driven insights and scenario modeling
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics, ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead initiatives to streamline financial operations and reporting cycles

Requirements

• PMP or equivalent certification
• Demonstrated success in leading finance transformation programs within large, matrixed organizations
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and PM tools (e.g., MS Project, Visio)
• Expertise in regulatory compliance (SOX, Basel III, IFRS), risk management, and internal audit coordination
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high-stakes environments with competing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a bias for execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial project management, including enterprise-wide change initiatives

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications