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