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Global Finance Forecasting Program Management

Collins Consulting Inc
  • North Chicago, IL
  • $60–$66 Per Hour
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16 days ago

Job Description

This is a hybrid position, M/F Remote - T/W/TH Onsite.

Top 3 5 Skills Needed for each role
1. Manage schedules for development & deployment of software to Finance users
2. Run meetings that gather status, risks and issues
3. Coordinate with teams across a global landscape
4. Prepare status reports & Presentations for senior management
5. Exposure to forecasting in a finance organization

Position Summary
The Project Manager, Forecasting Excellence will play a critical role in coordinating and driving the successful execution of high-impact initiatives that strengthen forecasting capabilities, data integration, and decision support across the Global Finance Forecasting Excellence organization. This individual will manage multiple concurrent projects and partner closely with Finance, BTS, external technology vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to support the implementation of shared data solutions, integration of forecasting models, and other enhancements that improve planning effectiveness and business insight. The role requires strong project management discipline, stakeholder coordination, and the ability to translate complex business needs into structured, executable plans.

Key Responsibilities
" Coordinate medium- to high-impact projects that support Global Finance Forecasting priorities, including forecasting process improvements, data infrastructure initiatives, reporting enhancements, and deployment of enabling tools
" Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, deliverables, risks, assumptions, and dependencies across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
" Coordinate the implementation of standardized visualization and reporting tools to improve forecast communication and decision-making.
" Track project scope to ensure changes are assessed appropriately and do not create unnecessary risk to timelines, budget, or quality.
" Partner with Finance leaders, technical teams, and external vendors to align project goals, execution plans, and issue resolution.
" Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to drive alignment, communicate progress, resolve challenges, and maintain momentum across project teams.
" Identify risks, issues, and interdependencies early; escalate when needed; and work with project teams to develop practical mitigation plans.
" Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress, key milestones, risks, and achievements.
" Apply structured problem solving and continuous improvement thinking to help teams identify solutions to challenges drive timely delivery of deliverables.
" Support Change Management, communication, and adoption activities to help ensure successful implementation of new processes and tools.

Qualifications
" Bachelor s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related field required.
" 5+ years of relevant project or program management experience, preferably within finance, forecasting, business operations, or a related environment.
" Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
" Familiarity with financial forecasting processes, planning workflows, and supporting business systems.
" Experience supporting data integration, reporting, or visualization initiatives; familiarity with tools such as Power BI preferred.
" Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence across a matrixed environment.
" Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms preferred.
" Experience with organizational change, communication planning, or training support is a plus.
" Experience with teams located in both the Client States and Europe.

Key Competencies
" Project Leadership: Ability to coordinate cross-functional workstreams and drive execution across multiple concurrent initiatives.
" Strategic Thinking: Ability to align project objectives with broader Global Finance goals and business priorities.
" Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships across Finance, BTS, and external partners.
" Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues early, assess options, and suggest practical solutions in a structured way.
" Technical Acumen: Working understanding of data systems, forecasting processes, and reporting/visualization.

About the Global Finance Forecasting Excellence organization
The Finance Forecasting Excellence organization is dedicated to improving planning, forecasting, and decision support through standardized processes, modern data solutions, and scalable tools. By partnering across functions and leveraging data, technology, and strong project execution, the team enables more efficient workflows, improved forecast visibility, and better-informed business decisions

The benefits that you are eligible for with Collins Consulting, Inc:
" 401(k)
" Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
" Term Life Insurance
" Accidental Death and Dismemberment
" Long Term Disability

Numbers & Facts

LocationNorth Chicago, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$60–$66 Per Hour
Company Size10 to 19 employees
Websitehttp://www.colcon.com

About Company

Collins Consulting brings over two decades of total talent solutions experience to meet your on-demand consulting needs. We have an established history of serving clients nationwide in both the public and private industries. These clients range from Fortune 100 companies within the commercial arena to supporting contracts within federal agencies.

Collins Consulting is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and a SBA Small Business. We believe in servicing our country's veterans by supporting and nurturing opportunities to join their skillsets with clients who have the same principles. These certifications coupled with Top Secret facility clearance allow us to meet category and diversity goals.

Collins Consulting is agile, innovative, and an award winning advocate in providing total talent solutions to serve your business needs. Whether you are a professional who is looking for a new career or an organization in need of experienced talent, we have the resources to help you.

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