Master's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field
PMP certification is required
Over 10 years of experience in program/project management, particularly in IT or financial systems
Proven full-lifecycle expertise, especially in data migration and cutover execution
Experience with SAP financial modules preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Federal government program management experience is a plus
Responsibilities
Drive a large-scale financial system cutover from legacy platforms to modern solutions
Oversee the development and submission of project-related documents and plans
Facilitate collaboration among program leadership, SMEs, and technical teams
Support planning and execution of tests, defect management, and reporting
Lead change management and stakeholder engagement initiatives
Manage program transparency through dashboards and integrated schedules
Provide analytical insights and decision support for program leadership
Benefits
Competitive compensation and bonus programs
Additional opportunities for compensation through referrals and business development
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Life and disability insurance coverage
401k matching retirement plan
Reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education
Full Job Description
Program Manager, Financial Systems Modernization
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000/year
Empirical is seeking a high-impact Program Manager to lead a major financial systems modernization and cutover effort. This role is ideal for a senior program manager who thrives in complex environments, drives enterprise-wide transformation, and owns full-lifecycle migration from legacy systems to modern platforms.
If you want to lead a mission-critical financial system cutover and shape the future state of enterprise financial operations, this is your next move.
What You'll Do:
Drive a large-scale financial system cutover from legacy platforms to a modernized solution.
Oversee development, review, and submission of lifecycle documentation, project plans, requirements, test materials, and process artifacts.
Facilitate collaboration across program leadership, SMEs, technical teams, and partner organizations to ensure alignment and timely execution.
Support test planning, readiness, execution, defect management, and evaluation reporting throughout modernization phases.
Lead Business Process Reengineering, Change Management, communications, and stakeholder engagement to support transition readiness.
Manage dashboards, Integrated Master Schedule, SOPs, knowledge repositories, and program records to ensure transparency and control.
Provide analytical assessments, recommendations, and decision support to program leadership.
Support cutover planning, go-live readiness, and post-implementation stabilization, including lessons learned and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For:
Master's in Information Systems, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field
PMP certification
10+ years of program/project management experience in IT, financial systems, or modernization initiatives
10+ years of full-lifecycle experience, including data migration and cutover execution
SAP experience-especially with financial modules, data structures, or migration-preferred
Proven ability to lead high-visibility, mission-critical programs
Federal government program management experience preferred
Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-support skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation or security clearance
Competitive compensation and bonus programs for outstanding achievements.
Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.
Generous paid time off - 11 paid holidays and vacation/personal/sick day PTO.
Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Matching 401k Retirement Plan.
Reimbursement for certification exams, CPE, other education opportunities, and professional association membership dues.
