Technical Project Manager, Finance at Versant in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead our Finance ERP transformation, including the evaluation and execution of future-state financial systems. This role requires strong expertise in finance and business processes, with the ability to translate complex operational needs into scalable technology solutions.    In this role, you will work across a PMO supporting both technical (engineering) and functional (product) teams, partnering closely with key partners across Finance, and broader back-office functions including HR, Payroll, Procurement, Legal and Privacy, as well as Executive Leadership, and external vendors to drive successful delivery of complex initiatives.    You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, aligned with business goals, and executed with a high degree of accountability and transparency.    This role requires a high degree of ownership and comfort operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment.  Lead ERP Transformation Delivery  Lead end-to-end finance systems transformation initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution  Support evaluation and selection of future-state ERP and financial systems  Partner with Finance stakeholders to align system capabilities with business needs  Define and manage project plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies  Break down large initiatives into manageable phases to support steady delivery  Drive Execution Across the Lifecycle  Manage delivery of ERP initiatives including data migration, testing, and cutover  Plan and execute cutover activities, including readiness tracking, coordination, and risk mitigation  Support post-go-live stabilization by tracking issues, prioritizing resolution, and ensuring focus on the highest-impact items  Monitor risks, dependencies, and blockers, and drive resolution across internal teams and external partners  Maintain clear documentation and tracking across project management and collaboration tools  Partner Across Technical and Business Teams  Work across engineering, product, and business teams to ensure alignment and progress  Translate product requirements into actionable delivery plans  Communicate trade-offs, risks, and decisions clearly to stakeholders  Build strong working relationships to support collaboration and execution  Manage Vendors and Resources  Coordinate with system integrators, vendors, and contract resources  Track budgets, resource allocation, and vendor deliverables  Ensure accountability across internal teams and external partners for timely and high-quality delivery  Improve Delivery Through Tools and AI  Leverage AI tools to improve planning, reporting, and overall delivery efficiency  Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual overhead  Support adoption of tools and practices that improve visibility and execution  5+ years of experience in technical project or program management  Expert knowledge of Finance systems and business processes (GL, AP/AR, FP&A), with the ability to map and optimize end-to-end workflows across finance and adjacent operational domains  Experience with ERP implementations, upgrades, or transformations (SAP and Workday preferred)  Experience partnering with or supporting back-office functions such as HR, Payroll, Procurement, Legal, or Privacy in system or process transformation initiatives  Demonstrated ability to drive workflow optimization across Jira by designing automated processes, integrating tools, and continuously improving systems to support scalable delivery  Experience supporting cutover, hypercare, and post-go-live activities  Experience working across both technical and functional teams