Finance Operations Project Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to support our Global Finance Operational Leadership Delivery and Global Process Owner (GPO) teams to drive Optimization Efficiency Improvement and Transformation.
This newly created role is a strategic addition to the Finance Operations Enablement team designed to drive transformation and optimization initiatives across the organization. As the dedicated Project Manager for Finance Operations you will lead complex projects support business leaders and bring structure and rigor to transformation and optimization efforts as part of business-as-usual (BAU). You will be the go-to expert for project delivery working across all towers and functions and supporting senior leadership in achieving operational excellence.
Transformation & Project Leadership
Lead end-to-end delivery of transformation and optimization projects within Finance Operations from initiation through execution to closure.
Develop and implement project governance frameworks ensuring projects are delivered on time within scope and aligned to strategic business objectives.
Drive multiple concurrent projects managing resources risks and dependencies across global teams.
Act as a change agent supporting business leaders in the adoption of new processes technologies and ways of working.

Enablement & Stakeholder Management
Partner with functional leaders Global Process Owners and Service Delivery teams to identify prioritize and execute transformation initiatives.
Provide expert project management support to the Enablement team and all business towers including Record to Report (RTR) Procure to Pay (P2P) and Order to Cash (O2C).
Facilitate regular project reviews steering committees and stakeholder updates ensuring transparency and alignment.

Lead transition projects within Finance Operations including migrations process redesigns and system implementations.
Apply best practices from previous transition and transformation management office experience to ensure smooth execution and minimal disruption.
Support continuous improvement activities leveraging Lean Six Sigma and Agile methodologies.

Project Management Excellence
Establish and maintain project management standards templates and reporting mechanisms.
Utilize advanced project management tools (e.g. MS Project Jira Smartsheet) to track progress manage risks and report outcomes.
Maintain a central repository of project documentation lessons learned and best practices.
Drive regular cadence and a drumbeat across the projects and workstreams.

Digital Enablement & Innovation
Support the rollout and adoption of automation (RPA GenAI) and digital initiatives collaborating with RPA CoE and EIT teams.
7 years of experience in project management transformation or transition roles preferably within Finance Shared Services or GBS environments.

• Proven track record of leading multiple large-scale projects and transitions in a multinational finance organization.
• Strong proficiency in project management methodologies (PMP PRINCE2 Agile Lean Six Sigma).
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project Jira Smartsheet etc.) and data analysis platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience in process improvement automation and digital transformation projects.
• GBS/multinational experience highly preferred.

Flexible working environment
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