Lead the establishment and optimization of processes to manage costs across telecom services (mobile, landline, cloud, and data center).
Perform in-depth data audits and invoice reviews to eliminate billing errors and identify cost inefficiencies.
Analyze vendor expenses in comparison to contract budgets and identify savings opportunities.
Prepare expense variance and budget forecast reports for monthly and annual cycles.
Manage large telecom datasets to produce carrier report analyses and track expense trends.
Create financial dashboards and status updates to evaluate spending against project timelines and allocated resources.
Support the mid-year and year-end forecasting process; track planned vs. actuals and secure rollovers of unspent funds.
Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Vendor Operations to align on contract utilization and budget compliance.
Investigate and resolve telecom-related financial variances and report insights to leadership.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics , or a related field.
Strong experience with telecom expense analysis, financial forecasting, and large data reconciliation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel , including advanced formulas and pivot tables; strong MS PowerPoint and Word skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume data and support audit-quality financial reporting.
Experience using ServiceNow , PeopleSoft , and other financial/ERP tools for tracking and reporting.
Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and process improvement.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Proven experience optimizing financial processes and supporting cost containment initiatives.

Competitive hourly rate compensation range of $85 to $95 an hour based on experience

Telecom Expense Management Project Manager

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