Project Manager, Finance Transformation

The Finance Transformation Project Mgr reports to the Director, Finance Transformation and is a key member of the new Finance Transformation Office (FTO). The FTO Project Mgr will ensure that critical, strategic, multi-year finance initiatives go live on time, on budget, and deliver their intended value. The Project Mgr willl manage third-party relationships, hold implementation partners accountable, and establish a professional project cadence that builds credibility for the corporate Finance team.

Company Overview

With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group is a publicly traded holding company of 13 specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group and our subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.

Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most notable projects including transmission/distribution/substation, commercial and industrial, storm restoration, and renewable (solar and wind farms) energy.

Essential Functions

• Design and implement tailored project management methodologies for the FTO.
  • Move initiatives from discovery to results with high predictability.
• Directly manage the execution of high priority, high-complexity finance technology projects (e.g., One Stream, Master Data Management, RPA).
• Own relationships with system integrators and software vendors.
  • Hold them accountable to scope, budget, and timelines.
• Proactively identify execution risks (e.g., data gaps, resource constraints, process bottlenecks) and partner with the Change Management Specialist to mitigate resistance before it impacts timeline(s).
• Partner with the Transformation Director to track that projects are not just "done," but actually deliver the promised operational efficiency and capacity lift.
• Shadow the accounts payable system Upgrade project manager to learn the ecosystem, preparing to take ownership of future releases.
• Champion change management
  • Partner with the FTO Change Management Specialist to coach Finance leaders on the basics of project discipline without using jargon.
  • Translate complex project plans into clear, simple updates for stakeholders who are change-averse.
• Meet finance team members where they are in their change journey and tailor solutions that align with their capacity for change.
• Advocate for change, assist with communication, reduce resistance and support training.
• Plan project management, including setting realistic timelines, prioritizing tasks, and working with team members to deliver results.
• Provide financial reporting on all projects for ROI evaluation.
• Draft KPI's and new and improved process policies and compliance requirements.
• Benchmark internal processes against best practices and make recommendations for improvement.
• Document project creation, development and execution as well as scope, budget and justification.
• Assist in the development of best practices, workflow assessments, or other projects related to information identified during gap analysis.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a finance project management framework including the requisite best practice document templates that align with standard SDLC practices (e.g., project charter, requirements document / RTM, design document, test plans (SIT, UAT), production readiness, stage gate entry & exit criteria, etc.)
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location.
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in responsible finance, IT, procurement, engineering, or construction industry roles
• Solid project management experience implementing new technology in a finance or accounting environment (ERP, EPM, AP Automation)
• Significant experience managing third-party vendors or system integrators
• Sound experience with financial functions such as Accounting, Shared Services, FP&A
• Proven success negotiating for "Win-Wins" with internal customers
• Solid knowledge of Oracle E1, Hubble, One Stream, RPA
• Prior experience working in a construction/industrial finance environment is a plus
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management or related discipline; combination of 10 years of relevant experience and education considered in lieu of degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven ability to independently manage projects and deliver results under pressure in a legacy…