Program Manager (Contractual) (ID 1325)

Position Summary
The Program Manager will lead end‑to‑end program management for the setup and implementation of a Finance Shared Service Center. This role is responsible for overseeing timelines across multiple workstreams, driving program governance, managing risks and interdependencies, and ensuring r leadership is consistently informed and aligned. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and experienced in large‑scale transformation or shared services initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end program management for the Finance Shared Service Center setup, from planning through execution and stabilization.
  
• Coordinate timelines, milestones, and deliverables across workstreams, ensuring clarity and alignment.
  
• Track progress, identify delays or gaps, and drive corrective actions to keep the program on schedule.
  

• Establish and maintain program governance, including documentation, and decision‑making frameworks.
  
• Prepare and deliver regular updates to senior leadership, highlighting achievements, risks, interdependencies, and support needed.
  
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration between global, regional, and local teams.
  

• Identify, assess, and monitor program risks and issues, escalating as appropriate.
  
• Map and manage interdependencies across processes, teams, and technology components.
  
• Develop mitigation plans and ensure timely execution.
  

• Support change management activities to enable smooth transition to shared services.
  
• Provide clear, concise communications to stakeholders across the organization.
  
• Ensure documentation, decisions, and actions are tracked and transparent.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, project management, or related field.
  
• 5+ years of project or program management experience within finance, shared services, or business transformation.
  
• Proven ability to lead large, cross‑functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
  
• Strong communication, executive presentation, and governance skills.
  
• Experience building or scaling a shared service center.
  
• Knowledge of finance processes and operational models.
  
• PMP, Lean, Agile, or other project management certifications.