Project Manager (Tantus)

Description Project Manager (US - Remote) What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Team members at Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. Are you ready to grow with us? Position summary Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, is seeking a Functional Project Manager to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Finance (OF), with a primary focus on the Financial Business Intelligence System (FBIS) and related OBIEE reporting initiatives. This role manages the planning, coordination, and delivery of enhancements, data integration, reporting solutions, and modernization activities across FBIS. The PM ensures alignment with ASFR/OF financial management priorities, facilitates cross ‑ component collaboration, and maintains governance structures that support transparency, compliance, and timely delivery. What will you do in this role? Lead project planning, execution, and delivery for FBIS/OBIEE reporting initiatives, including enhancements, data model updates, dashboard development, and integration with HHS enterprise financial systems. Coordinate requirements gathering with OF stakeholders, financial analysts, data owners, and technical teams to ensure reporting solutions meet business needs. Manage Agile and hybrid SDLC workflows, including backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and cross functional coordination with developers, data engineers, and QA teams. Maintain PMO governance artifacts for FBIS projects, including project schedules, risk/issue logs, decision trackers, and status reports aligned to PM Support II standards. Support financial transparency and audit readiness by ensuring reporting solutions align with federal financial management requirements and OF data governance practices. Facilitate stakeholder engagement across ASFR, OF, PSC, and component agencies to align reporting needs, manage expectations, and resolve dependencies. Oversee change control processes for FBIS reporting releases, ensuring documentation, approvals, and communication are completed in accordance with governance protocols. Support OBIEE/FBIS modernization efforts, including migration planning, data quality improvements, and transition to future-state analytics platforms. Prepare executive dashboards, briefing materials, and performance metrics for OF leadership and PM Support II governance reviews. Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure reporting environments adhere to RMF, ATO, and data protection requirements. What do you need to succeed in this role? U.S. Citizenship (required for HHS systems access) and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance 8+ years of experience managing IT or data/reporting projects, preferably within federal financial management environments. Experience supporting business intelligence, data warehousing, or analytics platforms (OBIEE, OAS, Tableau, Power BI, or similar). Strong understanding of financial reporting, data structures, and federal financial management processes. Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver projects within structured PMO environments.\ Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, SharePoint). Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language. Ability to translate complex financial reporting needs into clear, actionable technical requirements for OBIEE/FBIS developers and data engineers. Ability to understand and navigate federal financial data structures, including UFMS, FBIS subject areas, and OBIEE data models. Ability to manage cross functional project teams and coordinate delivery across OF, PSC, and HHS component agencies. Ability to maintain structured PMO governance artifacts, including schedules, risk/issue logs, decision trackers, and status reports. Ability to facilitate requirements sessions with financial analysts, data owners, and business stakeholders to drive clarity and alignment. Ability to manage dependencies and sequencing across reporting releases, data refresh cycles, and upstream system changes. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non technical audiences, translating data concepts into business friendly language. Ability to support Agile and hybrid SDLC delivery, including backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and iterative release management. Ability to assess data quality issues and report impacts, escalating risks and recommending mitigation strategies. Ability to support change control processes, ensuring documentation, approvals, and stakeholder notifications are completed accurately. Ability to prepare executive level dashboards and briefings that summarize progress, risks, and decision needs for OF leadership. Ability to work within federal compliance frameworks, including RMF, ATO, and data governance requirements. Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and drive consensus across diverse financial and technical groups. Preferred Certifications & Qualifications Prior experience supporting HHS, ASFR/OF, PSC, or other federal financial systems (UFMS, FBIS, OBIEE, DATA Act reporting, etc.). Familiarity with OBIEE RPD, data modeling concepts, ETL workflows, or financial data structures. Experience supporting governance frameworks, audit readiness, or financial reporting compliance. Background in Agile delivery, DevOps practices, or modernization of legacy reporting platforms. Experience coordinating with multiple HHS components and navigating federated data environments. In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $ 130,000 . This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture. Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions. Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible. Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives. About Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Total Rewards Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors. Some examples of our many benefits: Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards. We also offer: Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options HSA employer contribution Eleven (11) paid holidays annually. A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children. 401(k) with employer contributions Tuition reimbursement Generous employee referral bonus program Client referral bonus program Pet insurance FORCE – Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities. Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile . Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms. “Sikich” is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC.