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Aston Carter Senior Project Manager in Urbandale, Iowa
Senior Project Manager
Job Description
Reporting to the Project Lead, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing and supporting work streams within a program of work and ensuring strategy and execution are performed to completion in accordance with the overall work stream vision. The incumbent will oversee the delivery of successful transitions and integration, managing both direct and indirect resources across geographically dispersed locations. This role requires interaction with local and regional senior stakeholders and a self-motivated individual who can drive objectives to conclusion with minimal oversight. The workstreams will include people, process, technology, and real estate components that deliver the end state Target Operating Model. The ideal candidate must have experience in major change initiatives and a proven record of delivering significant projects.
Responsibilities
Communicate to key management colleagues and team members the multiple project activities that need to be accomplished across regions or functions.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects and programs.
Select and utilize project implementation documentation, including implementation toolkits and migration schedules.
Support the facilitation of projects by escalating risk and its impact on business initiatives to management within the organization.
Provide strategic support for the portfolio of work by designing and creating strategic documents such as Project Business Cases, Assessments, Communication Plans, and detailed project plans.
Present project updates and make presentations to senior -level management within Finance.
Lead in the decision-making process required for progress on assigned programs and projects.
Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making on key project items.
Support work stream controls and compliance.
Proactively follow and adhere to project controls for assigned projects.
Identify and resolve issues; manage project/program deliverables, mitigate risks, escalate issues to management, and ensure change control processes for assigned projects and programs across functions are functioning and aligned.
Essential Skills
Project management
Delivery management
Workflow analysis
System implementation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree mandatory, preferably in accounting or finance
5+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting
2-3 years of project management experience (can be part of overall experience)
Proficiency in MS Office products and Teams for meetings
Experience with Smartsheet is a plus
PMP certification preferred
Work Environment
The position offers flexible day hours, with in-office work required Monday through Wednesday. The work environment is supportive and allows for flexibility to accommodate team members' needs.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Urbandale,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.