Sr Project Manager

Position Title: Sr Project ManagerJob Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00Location: Richland, WASCOPE:The Project Manager, Accounting and Financial Systems is a key member of the Financial Applications & Accounting Systems Team (FAAST), responsible for leading and managing accounting system projects at Christensen. This position will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects related to our various finance and accounting systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization and provide strategic direction for accounting-related initiatives.SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES & DELIVERABLES Finance and Accounting System Project Management:Lead the implementation, upgrade, and optimization of accounting systems (ERP, financial reporting, etc.).Manage projects related to automating accounting processes and improving data integration.Ensure that accounting system projects meet accounting standards and compliance regulations.Collaborate with the finance and accounting teams to develop project requirements, analyze workflows, and design process improvements.Oversee the development and testing of software solutions, ensuring seamless integration with other business systems.Conduct post-project evaluations to assess the effectiveness of system changes and identify areas for improvement.Monitor project performance, manage resources, and ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.Ensure projects are governed by industry standards for risk management, budget tracking, and schedule management.Regularly update senior leadership and stakeholders on the progress and results of system-related projects.Project Standards & Governance:Maintain and enforce Project Management standards across accounting system projects, ensuring alignment with Christensen's overall project management practices.Review and refine PM processes and frameworks to ensure efficient management of projects.Conduct regular project audits and evaluations to ensure adherence to PMO best practices.Project Management Software Oversight:Oversee the use and administration of project management software, ensuring it supports the execution of projects.Provide training and support to project teams on the effective use of PM software tools, including task management, scheduling, and reporting features.LEADERSHIP & TEAM REACH This position supports all divisions and departments within the company. As such, the Senior Project Manager may manage projects for any area within Christensen. Each project will have a team assembled to successfully execute the project.The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for:Collaborating with the project executive sponsor and project leads to develop the project charter, manage scope, budget and deliver expected outcomes Providing role clarity to project team members, ensures team members have a clear understanding of their deliverables, and tracks the progress of projectsCoordinating with project leader to ensure all process documentation is completed for each projectMaintaining interactions with the various project team members, gain a high-level understanding of their areas of responsibility and act as a thought partner with the project leader to identify process improvement opportunitiesBeing an example to others by understanding, modeling and promoting Christensen's Core Values.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree in business, or a related field recommendedValid WA, OR, or ID driver's license5-7 years of project management and related experience requiredProject Management Professional (PMP) or attainment of certification within 1 year of employmentLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Prosci Change Management certification preferredExperience with project management tools, technology, methodologies, and best practicesSkilled in Visio & Microsoft productsExcellent communication, interpersonal skills and capable of maintaining strong relationships throughout the organizationAbility to drive large-scale change through Project Management in an organizationExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExperience seeing projects through the full life cycleExtremely resourceful, adaptable, and creative thinkerProven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timelineExperience with robust ERP implementations a plusProven track record of managing large-scale projects and complex portfolios.Familiarity with project management software toolsPHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS Operates in a professional office environment.Regularly required to stand, walk, sit for long periods of times, talk, and hear.Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, with the ability to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.COMPANY OFFERED BENEFITS As Christensen continues to fuel exponential growth, we pursue to offer a diverse portfolio of benefits coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs. A few elements of our benefit programs include:Health Insurance Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Ancillary Plans.Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Savings Accounts.Company provided long term disability and up to $50,000 of life insurance.401(k) plan with a generous company contribution.Paid time off in addition to 7 company paid holidays. Parental Leave Program.Employee Assistance Program.Employee Recognition Program. Employee Referral Bonus Program.

Created: 2025-02-19