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Sallie Mae · 2 days ago

Manager, Strategic Finance Project Management

Sterling, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sallie Mae is dedicated to empowering students on their educational journey. The Manager, Strategic Finance Project Management will oversee project planning and execution within the Finance organization, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while meeting quality standards.

Financial ServicesHigher Education

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage project activities, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget, and that project milestones are met

Provide clear direction and guidance to project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing project team culture

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring project objectives, requirements, and expectations are understood and met

Identify and allocate project resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to ensure efficient and effective project execution

Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues and ensure project success

Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet established standards and client requirements

Qualification

AnalyticalProject management softwareProject management principlesLeadershipMotivationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTime managementAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

Strong knowledge and understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices

Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project goals

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders at various levels of the organization

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify issues and implement effective solutions

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and able to quickly adapt to new situations

Proficient in project management software tools and applications

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus

5+ years of experience in project management, with demonstrated experience in leading and delivering projects successfully

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed

Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more

Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance

Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs

Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)

Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives

Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs

Career development and training opportunities

Company

Sallie Mae

Glassdoor4.0

Sallie Mae is an American corporation that originates, services, and collects student loans.

Founded in 1972

Newark, Delaware, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.salliemae.com

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