Telecom Expense Management Project Manager

Job Title: Telecom Expense Management Project Manager - Expense & Data Analysis (Hybrid/Remote) Job Summary: Next Generation, Inc., an Equal-Opportunity Employer, is seeking a Telecom Expense Management Project Manager with strong experience in Telecom Expense Management (TEM), data analysis, and cost optimization to support ongoing operational and strategic initiatives. This is a hybrid/remote role requiring hands-on leadership and collaboration across Finance, IT, and Vendor Management teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in telecom financial auditing, invoice analytics, and managing large datasets, with a focus on uncovering cost-saving opportunities rather than traditional project oversight. Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the establishment and optimization of processes to manage costs across telecom services (mobile, landline, cloud, and data center).
• Perform in-depth data audits and invoice reviews to eliminate billing errors and identify cost inefficiencies.
• Analyze vendor expenses in comparison to contract budgets and identify savings opportunities.
• Prepare expense variance and budget forecast reports for monthly and annual cycles.
• Manage large telecom datasets to produce carrier report analyses and track expense trends.
• Create financial dashboards and status updates to evaluate spending against project timelines and allocated resources.
• Support the mid-year and year-end forecasting process; track planned vs. actuals and secure rollovers of unspent funds.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Vendor Operations to align on contract utilization and budget compliance.
• Investigate and resolve telecom-related financial variances and report insights to leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong experience with telecom expense analysis, financial forecasting, and large data reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and pivot tables; strong MS PowerPoint and Word skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume data and support audit-quality financial reporting.
• Experience using ServiceNow, PeopleSoft, and other financial/ERP tools for tracking and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and process improvement.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience optimizing financial processes and supporting cost containment initiatives.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with telecom carrier services, cloud billing models, or IT service management.
• Experience developing and managing dashboards and automated reports using Excel or BI tools.
• Background in project-based financial tracking or public-sector financial environments.

Work Arrangement: Remote Job Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate compensation range of $85 to $95 an hour based on experience