Project/Program Manager

Major Responsibilities

• Leading large, cross-functional programs with measurable results
• Experience leading process improvement and operational change initiatives
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, Green Belt considered with strong leadership experience
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience with Finance systems and reporting/analytics platforms
• Strong ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels in a matrixed organization

Required Experience and Domain Expertise

• Deep understanding of Accounts Payable, financial close, and operations finance processes
• Experience working in large, complex organizations with highly integrated finance systems
• Backgrounds in high-tech manufacturing, telecom, networking, or large-scale enterprise companies are preferred; large software firms may be considered as alternatives if experience is highly relevant
• Process Improvement and Methodology Skills
• Strong capability in process discovery, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis
• Proven experience redesigning and reengineering finance processes to reduce cycle time and effort
• Practical, working knowledge of SAP ECC and Snowflake, with emphasis on improving underutilized system capabilities
• Ability to collaborate with IT, procurement, and analytics teams to implement system-driven process improvements
• Focused on optimizing existing platforms and workflows, not building new applications
• Familiarity with finance data, reporting ecosystems, and automation concepts is beneficial

Qualifications and Experience

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior finance leaders
• Ability to bring cross-functional teams together, gain buy-in, and drive change
• Comfortable leading workshops, facilitating discussions, and presenting recommendations to executives
• Balanced skill set combining strategic thinking and hands-on execution

Preferred Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma expertise required, with Black Belt preferred; Green Belt acceptable if paired with substantial leadership and hands-on application