Financial IT Project Manager (5669)

SMX is seeking a Financial IT Project Manager to lead the implementation of its CFO Control Tower Budget and Spend (BAS) solution for a federal government client. The role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, coordinating stakeholders and cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery of a SAP Analytics Cloud-based planning and reporting tool.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Direct and manage the full lifecycle of the CFO Control Tower BAS implementation project, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality, from initiation to closure
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between federal client stakeholders, SMX technical teams, and third-party vendors to ensure clear communication and alignment of project goals
• Planning & Execution: Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan, outlining tasks, timelines, resource allocation, and dependencies. Proactively manage risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Technical Oversight: While not a hands-on technical role, maintain a strong understanding of the SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) platform and the functional aspects of the BAS solution to guide the project effectively
• Team Coordination: Lead a cross-functional team of business analysts, data engineers, and solution architects, fostering a collaborative environment to break down stovepipes and deliver targeted capabilities
• Reporting & Governance: Provide regular, transparent status reports on project progress, risks, and financial health to both client leadership and SMX executive management
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the final solution meets all client requirements, is delivered on time, within budget, and adheres to the highest standards of quality and federal security protocols

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Project Manager leading complex IT or financial system implementations
• Proven experience managing SAP ERP implementation and upgrade projects, demonstrating strong project management skills and a deep understanding of SAP systems
• Demonstrated experience managing projects for U.S. Federal Government agencies
• Strong understanding of the project management lifecycle and methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, Hybrid)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and influence diverse stakeholder groups
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Experience in managing an SAP ERP or SAP EPM project is highly desirable
• PMP Certification is highly desired
• Direct experience with SAP solutions, particularly SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for planning and reporting
• Familiarity with federal budgeting, financial planning, and reporting processes (e.g., PPBE)
• Previous experience implementing COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) or pre-built software solutions
• Experience managing projects with a significant data integration or business intelligence component