Project Manager, Finance

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Job Description

The Project Manager, Finance is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional finance and financial systems initiatives that support Brightspeed’s strategic and operational objectives. This role plans, executes, and delivers projects that improve financial processes, system performance, data integrity, and business outcomes across Finance, IT, and the broader enterprise.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Finance and financial systems projects, including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource planning.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with business priorities, budgets, and delivery commitments.
• Facilitate project kickoff, stakeholder alignment, and ongoing governance to ensure clarity of objectives and accountability.
• Manage day-to-day execution of projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Partner with Finance, IT, FP&A, Operations, Consumer, Business, and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution and system integration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing clear, timely communication on progress, risks, and issues.
• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Finance initiatives, including test planning, coordination, defect tracking, and resolution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues as needed to protect timelines, budgets, and outcomes.
• Manage change control processes when scope, timelines, or requirements evolve.
• Track project budgets, forecasts, and resource utilization to ensure strong financial stewardship.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance through strong governance, documentation, and control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps, system inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons-learned sessions to strengthen future project delivery.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5–10 years of experience in project management supporting Finance, financial systems, or enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience managing cross-functional programs involving IT, Finance, and business operations.
• Experience developing project plans, business requirements, test plans, and release readiness artifacts.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project leadership, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into actionable project plans and delivery roadmaps.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Experience using project and delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Zephyr, QTest, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with financial and enterprise platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, BRIM, RAR, ARIBA, Salesforce, billing, cash applications, and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• PMP, ScrumMaster, or other project management or Agile certifications.
• Experience in telecommunications, subscription-based, or high-volume transaction environments.
• Experience with analytics and reporting tools such as Looker, Power BI, or SQL.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Primarily office-based or remote work environment with prolonged use of a computer and standard office equipment.
• Ability to participate in meetings, workshops, and cross-functional sessions (virtual and in-person).
• Occasional travel may be required based on project and business needs.

 

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Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact taaccommodationrequests@brightspeed.com to initiate the accommodations process. 

For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:  

• Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents
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