Project Manager (Telecom Expense & Financial Management) - PM 26-09184

Job Title: Project Manager (Telecom Expense & Financial Management)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: New York City, NY (100% Onsite – No Remote Work)
Work Schedule: 37.5 Hours/Week

Position Overview

A leading organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support Telecom Services and Expense Management functions within IT operations. This role focuses on optimizing financial processes, managing telecom-related expenses, and driving data-driven decision-making through analytics and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Telecom Expense Management

• Establish and optimize processes for telecom expense tracking, budgeting, and forecasting
• Analyze vendor invoices, identify discrepancies, and resolve overcharges
• Perform variance analysis, cost-benefit analysis (CBA), and ROI evaluations
• Monitor contract funding, procurement forecasting, and vendor payments
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and budget tracking documentation
• Track planned vs. actual expenses and support annual budgeting cycles

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Utilize SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) to analyze large datasets
• Generate reports for expense analysis, forecasting, and operational insights
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting systems

Database Administration & SQL Expertise

• Manage database performance, backups, indexing, and optimization
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries (joins, CTEs, window functions)
• Develop views, stored procedures, and data models
• Monitor database health, performance, and job execution

Data Engineering & ETL

• Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for data ingestion from multiple sources
• Validate and transform incoming data from APIs, files, and external systems
• Automate data workflows using scripts and scheduled jobs

Security & Compliance

• Manage database access controls and enforce data security standards
• Implement auditing, logging, and compliance best practices

Troubleshooting & Support

• Diagnose data issues, failed jobs, and performance bottlenecks
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in telecom billing and datasets

Stakeholder Management

• Translate technical findings into business insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide advisory on data and financial processes
• Communicate timelines, risks, and deliverables effectively

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Document database structures, workflows, and reporting processes
• Create runbooks, guides, and training materials for stakeholders

Cloud & Modern Platforms

• Support cloud-based database environments (Azure SQL, AWS RDS)
• Work with data lakes, pipelines, and DevOps/CI tools for deployment

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in Telecom Services & Expense Management
• Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and auditing
• Expertise in SQL Server and advanced SQL querying (6+ years)
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau
• Hands-on experience with ETL processes and database management
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance and ServiceNow reporting modules
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Core Skill Requirements

• Budgeting & Financial Analysis (6+ years)
• Finance/Accounting Expertise (6+ years)
• SQL Server & Advanced SQL (6+ years)