Grand Circle Corporation · 20 hours ago
Senior Project Manager, Finance
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expGrand Circle Corporation is the leader in international travel, adventure and discovery for Americans aged 50+. They are seeking an exceptionally talented and motivated Senior Project Manager to join their Technology team, responsible for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives including the enterprise upgrade of Lawson and other high-impact programs.
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Responsibilities
Lead complex, cross-functional projects spanning enterprise systems, process improvement, and organizational initiatives
Serve as Project Manager for the Lawson (Infor) upgrade, overseeing planning, execution, testing, cutover, and post–go-live stabilization
Define project objectives, scope, milestones, success metrics, and delivery approach tailored to each initiative
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers
Apply appropriate delivery methodologies (waterfall, agile, or hybrid) based on project needs
Partner with business leaders, functional teams, IT, and external vendors to ensure alignment on priorities and outcomes
Facilitate executive updates, steering committees, and cross-functional working sessions
Translate business needs into structured plans, clear deliverables, and actionable timelines
Anticipate and manage change impacts, supporting adoption through effective communication and coordination with training and change teams
Lead requirements definition, solution design coordination, and dependency management across teams
Oversee testing strategies, readiness assessments, and go-live planning for system and non-system initiatives
Manage vendors and external partners, ensuring accountability to scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Track progress against milestones, proactively manage risks and issues, and drive timely resolution
Establish and maintain project governance standards, reporting cadence, and escalation processes
Ensure projects comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and organizational policies
Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices
Mentor project team members and promote consistent use of project management disciplines across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
5+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional technology projects
Proven experience leading gap analysis sessions and defining future-state process improvements
Experience managing the vendor selection lifecycle, including RFP development and evaluation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, IT, and external partners
Demonstrated expertise in developing project plans, managing resources, budgets, and mitigating risk
Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Asana, MS Project, or Smartsheet
PMP or similar project management certification
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies
Preferred
5+ years of experience managing financial systems implementations or upgrades
Strong understanding of financial processes including General Ledger, Contracting, and Expense Reporting
Experience with Lawson, Infor FSM, or similar ERP platforms
Background leading projects within Finance, Supply Chain, HR, or shared services environments
Experience working with system integrators, consultants, and third-party vendors
Exposure to ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday
Knowledge of financial compliance standards and internal controls
Benefits
Comprehensive and heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, plus on-site gym access, holistic wellness sessions, and group fitness classes
Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 paid holidays- including Juneteenth, Memorial Day, and Labor Day – and Summer Fridays.
Plus- extensive parental leave, with up to 12-16 weeks paid leave at 100% base salary.
50% off our trips for you and a companion, 25% for additional immediate family members, and exclusive quarterly associate travel deals
401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage
Tuition assistance for both professional and personal development, opportunities for professional development through oversees travel, and direct access to Pinnacle Leadership & Team Development.
Commuter benefits, FSA options, pet insurance, home & auto discounts, and paid volunteer time off to give back to the community
Company
Grand Circle Corporation
Grand Circle Corporation is a travel agency specializing in small ship and river cruising trips.
1001-5000 employees
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Brian FitzGerald
Chief Executive Officer
Anthony Bissanti
Senior Vice President Finance
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