Project Manager, Finance Systems

Short Description:

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.

Overview:

Serves as a key operational partner to the Senior Manager, Finance Systems & Automation. This role drives the coordination, planning, and execution of finance systems and process improvement initiatives. Facilitates cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Accounting, IT, FP&A, and Billing Operations - ensuring projects are structured, stakeholders are aligned, meeting cadences are maintained, and action items are tracked through to completion. This role also plays a critical part in building and maturing the team's PMO framework, enabling greater project agility, governance, and transparency.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

• 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.

At the Operational and Company Level

• 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.

Do the Work

• 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.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to synthesize complex discussions into clear, actionable meeting notes and project documentation.
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences, written and verbal.
• Proactive follow-through - owns action items and holds others accountable without being escalated to.
• Solid understanding of PMO methodologies, project lifecycle, and governance frameworks.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with limited direction.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong bias toward transparency and stakeholder alignment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Curiosity about finance systems, automation, and process improvement - no deep technical expertise required, but genuine interest expected.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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About Bowman:

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Job Description Disclaimer:

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] .