Project Manager

Job Summary

The Finance Transformation Program Manager will lead end-to-end execution of finance transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and ROI expectations. This role is responsible for managing portfolio, program, and project activities while driving cross-functional collaboration across finance, technology, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead execution of finance transformation programs aligned to strategic objectives and expected ROI.
* Manage portfolio, program, and project plans using Smartsheet, including milestone tracking, risk monitoring, and reporting.
* Partner with finance, technology, and business stakeholders to define scope and manage issues.
* Establish governance frameworks and actively engage stakeholders.
* Develop and manage integrated schedules, budgets, risks, constraints, and dependencies.
* Ensure achievement of deliverables, milestones, and business benefits.
* Proactively manage project activities, resources, and interdependencies.
* Support development and execution of proof of concepts (POCs) and soft launches.
* Conduct system mapping, perform analysis, and recommend process improvements.
* Drive communication and change management planning, including training and documentation.
* Prepare and present portfolio performance reports to leadership and stakeholders.
* Align projects and programs with business priorities, goals, and OKRs.
* Set priorities and manage competing initiatives.
* Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* 8+ years of experience in program and portfolio management, including finance transformation and technology integration.
* Experience in accounting or finance roles.
* Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs or portfolios with budgets exceeding $2M.
* Ability to translate financial strategy into operational execution.
* Familiarity with enterprise finance systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or Anaplan.
* Proficiency in Smartsheet, including Control Center and reporting capabilities.
* Strong stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
* Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic environments.
* Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.
* Bachelor s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in large-scale finance operations.
* Experience in process improvement and organizational change management.
* PMP, PfMP, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
* Exposure to Agile methodologies, Microsoft Teams, and Visio.
* Experience in the aviation industry.