Finance Transformation Program Manager

Description

The Transformation Program Manager will be responsible for developing and articulating a clear vision and roadmap for transforming our core business processes, operational systems, and workflows. This will ensure alignment with overall business objectives, technological advancements, and operational standards and regulatory compliance requirements. A key focus will be on identifying, analyzing, and redesigning end-to-end operational workflows and processes across various cross-functional groups with an eye towards strengthening quality controls, improving data accuracy, and enhancing scalability through automation and process optimization. The Program Manager will also evaluate, recommend, and oversee the implementation of new enterprise technologies and systems to automate operational tasks, improve data quality for operational tracking and business insights, and enable advanced analytics. This includes a strong emphasis on leveraging emerging technologies (such as Generative AI) for pattern recognition, anomaly detection, automated performance monitoring, and compliance tracking.

Strong stakeholder management is crucial, requiring close collaboration with leadership, IS&T, PMO, and various business and operational units to ensure successful project delivery and adoption of new processes and systems. Furthermore, the role entails developing and executing robust change management strategies, including communication plans, training programs, and user adoption initiatives, to ensure a smooth transition for cross-functional teams.

The Program Manager will drive initiatives to improve data governance, reporting capabilities, and the use of operational analytics to provide deeper business insights into resource allocation and system efficiency, while also ensuring that all transformation efforts maintain strong internal controls and comply with relevant industry standards and compliance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in program management, operations, or systems consulting roles, with significant proven experience in leading and executing large-scale business transformation initiatives, process optimization, and operational controls.
• BS or BA in Business, Economics, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in managing, mentoring, and developing direct reports or project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive significant change in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong business acumen coupled with a deep understanding of core accounting and operational finance processes and how to optimize them through transformation to support business functions effectively.
• Past experience with Python / SQL from a business facing / finance role a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; must be comfortable presenting to executives.
• Proactive problem solver, encouraged to present problems and recommendations simultaneously.
• Extremely curious; is not satisfied with easy or convenient answers; drives issues to root cause.
• Ability to work comfortably with incomplete information and deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.