Project/Program Manager 5_USD

Title: Project/Program Manager
Location: San Jose, CA, 95134
Duration:6 months


The Senior Finance Program/Project Manager leads complex, cross-functional Finance transformation initiatives that modernize Finance processes, systems, and ways of working. This role is accountable for driving end-to-end program delivery and for process-driven initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, scalability and adoption.

The ideal candidate brings strong program and project management discipline, a transformation mindset, and the ability to partner effectively with Finance leadership, IT, and functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes in a highly complex environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead strategic Finance transformation programs and end-to-end project delivery from definition through execution, adoption and value realization.
Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (PTP), Order to Cash (OTC) and Financial Planning & Analysis.
Partner with executive sponsors and Finance leadership to define scope, success metrics, timelines, resourcing and governance.
Drive process-centric project execution, ensuring impacts to upstream/downstream finance processes are clearly understood.
Apply structured program and project management practices to plan, execute, monitor and de-risk multi-phase initiatives.
Proactively identify, assess and mitigate risks and issues; escalate as needed.
Ensure alignment of project outcomes with finance process standards, controls and busines objectives.
Establish and monitor KPIs to track delivery progress, process performance and business impact.
Coordinate cross functional teams and vendors to ensure alignment and accountability.
Drive change management activities, including communication, training, UAT coordination, and operational readiness.
Communicate status, risks, dependencies, and outcomes clearly to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10 years of experience in finance transformation, program/project management, or process driven initiatives
Proven track record leading large, cross functional programs with measurable results
Experience leading initiatives that include process improvement and operational change
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred (. Belt considered with strong leadership experience)
PMP or equivalent certification preferred
Experience with Finance systems and reporting/analytics platforms
Strong ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels in a matrixed organization