Lead end-to-end finance transformation and enterprise system implementation projects. Manage cross-functional teams, timelines, budgets, risks, vendor coordination, process discovery, and deliverables like SOPs, process maps, and KPI dashboards to ensure successful adoption and compliance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Lead end-to-end project management for finance transformation initiatives and enterprise system implementations.
- Organize and guide cross-functional teams, defining responsibilities, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Develop detailed project plans, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery of key deliverables.
- Monitor and communicate project status, including scope, budget, staffing, risks, and timelines to stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve obstacles, and drive accountability across teams.
- Drive a hands-on approach to execution by supporting the development of critical deliverables such as process maps, SOPs, KPI dashboards, and project documentation.
- Facilitate process discovery, root cause analysis, and solution design sessions using data-driven methodologies.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless implementation and integration.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and governance requirements.
- Support the management of multiple, interrelated transformation initiatives within the finance portfolio.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across technical and non-technical teams in matrixed environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging executive leadership.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, IT, and business functions.
- Experience leading organizational change management initiatives and driving user adoption.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid approaches.
- Vendor management experience, including coordination of third-party deliverables and service-level compliance.
- Player-coach mindset with the ability to lead strategically while contributing hands-on when needed.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments with changing priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or a related field required. A Master’s degree in Project Management or a related field is considered a plus.
- 3–5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably within multinational organizations.
Excellent communication skills in English (B2+ or higher) and ability to collaborate across functions and geographies.
- Proven experience leading enterprise system implementations (SAP, Workday, Salesforce, Oracle, etc.) utilizing SDLC methodologies.
- Familiarity with finance processes including AP, AR, GL, reporting, disputes, and intercompany transactions.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, DMAIC, or data-driven root cause analysis.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Jira.
PMP and/or Scrum Master certification is a plus.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification is a plus.
- This is a hybrid position based in Ultra Park II, Lagunilla (Heredia). On-site presence is required only when necessary, such as for meetings, trainings, or collaborative activities, in alignment with the company’s telework agreement, which currently requires employees to work on-site three (3) days per week)
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