Principal Program Manager, Finance Transformation

Role & Responsibilities :

• Strategic Program Leadership:
• Independently plan, monitor, and manage global cross-functional projects and programs from initiation through completion, including resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Shared Services Projects & Transitions:
• Lead the planning and execution of shared services transitions, including process migration, stabilization, and optimization across global finance functions.
• Finance Transformation:
• Drive finance transformation programs focused on standardization, automation, and scalability of finance operations.
• Finance Service Infrastructure Execution:
• Apply advanced financial and operational analysis to support the design and implementation of Finance Service Infrastructure. Assist with process mapping, standardization, data collection, and analysis.
• Automation & Innovation:
• Lead RPA (Robotic Process Automation) implementation projects and identify opportunities for digital enablement across finance processes.
• Business Case Development:
• Independently develop and implement business cases that clearly articulate project value propositions. Champion and drive change across global teams.
• Advanced Financial Analysis & Problem Solving:
• Leverage financial acumen to analyze complex data sets, identify opportunities, and deliver innovative, strategic solutions aligned with best practices.
• Strategic Advisory & Decision Support:
• Engage in strategic discussions with senior stakeholders, synthesize results, and provide recommendations backed by quantified analysis to drive business optimization.
• Performance Measurement & Reporting:
• Create and maintain Service Infrastructure KPIs and metrics. Develop financial and operational reporting to support prioritization of the Finance Transformation portfolio.
• Governance & Communication:
• Ensure effective communication across regions and functions by establishing appropriate governance structures. Communicate key accomplishments, risks, and changes to senior leadership.
• Risk & Quality Management:
• Initiate risk management planning throughout project lifecycles. Ensure project outcomes meet quality, reliability, milestone, and budget expectations.

Qualification &

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business preferred. Finance or related discipline.
• Approximately 8-10 years of progressive experience in project and program management, with a strong focus on Finance, Shard Services, and Global Business Operations.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including shared services transitions, finance process optimization, and automation programs.
• Demonstrated success and expertise working in global, dynamic, and deadline driven environments.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and lead cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Exposure to Internal Controls and SOX/404 requirements
• Experience with Process Mapping and Change Management.
• Experience creating KPI's and benchmarking analysis.
• Ability to diagnose and solve problems that may be related to process, technology, or strategy.
• Demonstrated business acumen to learn other business disciplines
• Prior Robotic Process Automation experience or knowledge.
• Experience with implementation of technology programs that support global process improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management.
• Ability to analyze and address complex business situations and recommend solutions.
• Ability to present complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Ability to adjust approach and leverage creative thinking based on data availability