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Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Manager, Finance Systems to join our team in Reston, VA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Senior Manager in planning and executing finance systems initiatives by maintaining project structure, timelines, and accountability
Serve as the coordination hub for cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, IT, Accounting, FP&A, and Billing Operations
Champion the development and adoption of PMO standards, templates, and governance practices that improve project agility and delivery consistency
Facilitate effective meeting cadences - scheduling, preparing agendas, capturing notes, and ensuring action items are assigned and followed up
Demonstrate and ensure conformance with company philosophy, policies, and procedures
Develop and maintain a centralized project registry for active finance systems and automation initiatives, including status, ownership, and milestones
Build and manage PMO tools, templates, and workflows that standardize how projects are initiated, tracked, and closed
Coordinate with IT, Finance, and Accounting teams to align on project dependencies, resource availability, and delivery timelines
Communicate project status, risks, and blockers clearly to the Senior Manager and relevant stakeholders
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen project execution and governance
Schedule and facilitate stakeholder meetings
prepare agendas, capture detailed meeting notes, and distribute action item summaries with owners and due dates
Build and maintain project plans, status trackers, and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into initiative progress
Proactively track open action items across projects, following up with owners to ensure timely completion
Draft project charters, scope documents, and communication materials for finance systems initiatives
Support change management efforts by coordinating training schedules, documentation updates, and stakeholder communications during system implementations
Maintain PMO documentation libraries including process maps, RACI matrices, meeting records, and lessons learned logs
Assist with system testing coordination, UAT scheduling, and issue tracking for ERP, FP&A, and automation platform projects
Complete other ad hoc project coordination and administrative tasks as requested by Finance leadership
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or related field required
Five or more (5+) years of experience, with at least three (3+) years of experience in project management, business operations, or a related coordination role
Demonstrated experience building or operating within a PMO or structured project governance environment preferred
Experience supporting finance, accounting, or business systems initiatives strongly preferred
Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Monday.com, or equivalent platforms
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Teams, SharePoint, and Excel
Familiarity with Power Automate, Power BI, or similar tools a plus
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred but not required
Experience working in or alongside IT, ERP, or Finance systems projects a plus
Nice to have:
Familiarity with Power Automate, Power BI, or similar tools a plus
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred but not required
Experience working in or alongside IT, ERP, or Finance systems projects a plus
What we offer:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts