Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager – Telecom Expense Management
Location: New York, NY
Duration: Contract
Employment Type: Contract role through Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition, Inc. (A&B Talent)
Work Arrangement: Fully onsite – 5 days onsite.
Pay Rate: $70.00–$75.00/hour

Client Info / Who they are:

A leading public transportation organization serving the New York metropolitan area, providing essential transportation services to millions of commuters. The organization oversees a large and complex infrastructure and relies on technology, financial management, and operational efficiency to support its services.

Who we are looking for / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.
• Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
• Experience with Telecom Expense Management (TEM), including auditing wireless, wired, voice, and data services and reviewing carrier invoices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, spreadsheets, and large data analysis.
• Experience working with large databases, financial reports, and data management systems.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow and PeopleSoft.
• Experience developing reports, presentations, and Power BI dashboards.
• Strong understanding of invoice analysis, vendor payments, budget tracking, and project spend management.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, analyze spending trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings to leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience with automation and process optimization is a plus.

Performance Objectives / What you'll be doing:

• Support the organization's IT Telecom Services and Expense Management Unit in managing and optimizing telecommunication expenses.
• Analyze large financial and vendor data reports to identify discrepancies, cost inefficiencies, and potential savings opportunities.
• Review and audit wireless carrier invoices to identify billing errors, overcharges, and unnecessary expenses.
• Verify approximately 30,000 mobile device asset records against wireless carrier databases and portals to ensure accuracy.
• Work with wireless carrier data from providers such as AT&T and other major carriers to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate and analyze ServiceNow reports, including zero-usage reports, to identify inactive devices and unnecessary expenses.
• Establish and improve processes for managing mobile, landline, wireless, voice, data, and other technology-related expenses.
• Analyze vendor expenses and compare expenditures against contract funding and budget allocations.
• Prepare budget forecasts, expense reports, and financial presentations for management and leadership.
• Monitor planned versus actual expenses and investigate budget variances.
• Support mid-year and year-end forecasting, spending analysis, and annual budget planning.
• Track project expenses, procurement requirements, contract modifications, and vendor payments.
• Develop status reports to monitor project progress, timelines, and budget performance.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, improve reporting accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and financial insights to leadership.

Perks of working with US / What we offer:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits offerings
• 401K plan

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

“Above and Beyond Talent is an equal opportunity employer and staffing firm.”