Finance Innovation Program Manager

Team Red Dog is hiring a Finance Innovation Program Manager for our client, a Fortune 50 technology leader and AI-driven technology organization. This high-impact, hybrid (Redmond, WA) role combines program management, change management, stakeholder engagement, testing, data migration, and AI-enabled business innovation to help modernize finance operations at scale. You'll drive adoption of new business solutions, support the rollout of an enterprise innovation platform, and collaborate across engineering and finance teams to improve business processes, user experiences, and organizational effectiveness. If you thrive in ambiguous environments, enjoy building solutions that influence thousands of users, and want to help shape the future of finance innovation using Microsoft AI technologies, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Program & Project Management – Lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution, coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines, facilitating testing, supporting solution launches, and driving successful business outcomes.
2. Change Management, Testing & Business Process Improvement – Support user acceptance testing (UAT), requirements gathering, process mapping, requirements traceability, change management activities, training development, and rollout of enterprise business solutions.
3. Business Solutions, Data Validation & Reporting – Execute and validate SharePoint-to-web application data migrations, develop adoption and engagement reporting, monitor program health, and ensure solution quality throughout implementation.
4. Microsoft AI & Solution Prototyping – Build lightweight prototypes using Microsoft AI technologies, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and related business tools to demonstrate innovative solutions and accelerate adoption across finance organizations.

Opportunity Overview:

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of finance innovation within one of the world's leading technology organizations. You'll work at the intersection of business transformation, AI, engineering, and finance by helping launch new business solutions, supporting enterprise platform modernization, improving user adoption, and introducing emerging technologies that transform how finance teams work. Every day brings new challenges, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence innovation initiatives across a large global organization.

How you will make an impact:

• Manage the end-to-end Frontier Finance Gallery submission, review, approval, and publication process.
• Build reporting and dashboards that measure solution adoption, engagement, and program effectiveness.
• Support user acceptance testing, requirements gathering, requirements traceability, and platform validation activities.
• Coordinate change management efforts, including communications, training materials, documentation, and user enablement.
• Partner with engineering teams to document feedback, prioritize enhancements, and improve platform usability.
• Execute and validate SharePoint-to-web application data migration activities while ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with finance leaders, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to deliver innovation initiatives.
• Create lightweight AI and Power Platform prototypes that demonstrate new capabilities and accelerate business innovation.
• Participate in project planning, stakeholder meetings, and cross-functional coordination across multiple workstreams.
• Help drive successful rollout and adoption of the Frontier Finance Hub across the organization.

The expertise you bring:

• 8–10+ years of program or project management experience supporting enterprise initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience building business solutions and administering business applications or collaboration platforms.
• Experience with user acceptance testing (UAT), testing coordination, requirements gathering, and process documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Experience leading or supporting change management and enterprise solution rollouts.
• Experience performing data validation, reporting, dashboard development, and business analytics.
• Familiarity with Microsoft AI tools, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, or similar low-code platforms.
• Understanding of general engineering principles and experience working alongside software engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communications.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives while operating independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Experience supporting finance organizations or finance business processes is a plus.

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:

Highly successful candidates combine strong program management discipline with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. They have experience leading solution launches, coordinating testing and change management efforts, improving business processes, and driving projects from concept through implementation. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, proactively solving problems, collaborating across engineering and business teams, and using emerging AI technologies to create practical business solutions. Candidates who can demonstrate measurable business impact through previous innovation initiatives, enterprise platform implementations, or digital transformation programs will stand out.

Why Work with Team Red Dog?

At Team Red Dog, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the world’s most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills, strengths, and passions—because we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or simply find a place where your work truly matters, we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love, we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join us—and discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)
• Employer-matched 401K plan
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Flexible Paid Holiday Benefit

Estimated Start Date: Immediately

Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite per week)

Job #:2578

Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2 contract opportunity through February 28, 2027, with the potential to extend up to 18 months total, subject to performance, budget, and client discretion.

Rate:$13,000–$15,000/month

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, reach out to hr@teamreddog.com, and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal, state, and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards, and our final offer will reflect the candidate’s location, job-specific skills, experience, and knowledge.

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
• Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
• Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.