Project Manager & Scrum Master (IT Finance)

Key Highlights

The strategic role will lead business-as-usual (BAU) operations, manage incident resolution, deliver small to medium Finance IT projects, and drive Agile transformation within a dynamic, cross-functional environment. You will partner with Finance, Enterprise Technology, and external service providers to implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce recurring issues, eliminate non-value-added work, improve global service delivery, and enable data-driven financial decision-making. Your leadership will ensure alignment with our client's Finance Technology roadmap and enterprise objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Finance IT projects and day-to-day BAU operations, ensuring stability and performance of critical systems.
• Oversee incident response, including triage, RCA, and resolution to minimize business disruption.
• Provide timely executive summaries of major incidents and escalate critical issues to leadership.
• Identify and eliminate non-value-added work, recurring issues, and inefficiencies through process optimization and automation.
• Track and report on incident trends, implementing preventive measures and continuous improvement.
• Lead Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure the team is working on the right priorities, balancing BAU and project commitments effectively.
• Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including WBS, sprint schedules, and dashboards.
• Ensure PMO rigor through standardized documentation, governance, and compliance with enterprise frameworks.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation in centralized repositories (Azure DevOps, SharePoint).
• Proactively identify and resolve risks, issues, and blockers to maintain project momentum.
• Implement scalable solutions that support critical timelines and evolving business needs.
• Deliver executive-level reporting through KPIs, dashboards, and concise summaries.
• Ensure data quality and integrity for reporting in ADO and other systems.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing BAU and complex IT projects, ideally within Finance or Enterprise Applications.
• Deep expertise in SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and ability to tailor approaches for project needs.
• Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Financials and Oracle Cloud Fusion Applications.
• Proven success in Agile delivery and Scrum leadership across distributed teams.
• Strong track record of managing external vendors and application service providers.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Able to navigate ambiguity, drive consensus, and lead through influence.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and strong critical analytical skills for effective decision-making.
• Certifications: PMP and Agile/Scrum Master (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams.