Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RGP is a global consulting firm that helps organizations solve complex challenges, execute plans, and implement technology to transform their operations. The Finance Transformation Project Management Consultant will lead global finance transformation initiatives involving process re-engineering, automation, ERP, RPA, AI-enabled solutions, and technology enablement. The role manages project plans, governance, stakeholders, risks, dependencies, communications, and performance outcomes across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead global finance transformation initiatives, including process re-engineering, digital enablement (ERP upgrades, automation, RPA, AI-enabled solutions). Partner with key functional leaders to understand their objectives, technology roadmaps, and process changes aligning execution with business objectives and technology roadmaps
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestones, dependencies, resources, risks, and deliverables, ensuring projects remain on track and aligned to organizational priorities. Establish appropriate project governance, sponsorship, and stakeholder alignment around project objectives, scope, solution, budget, and timelines
- Day to day ownership of project delivery, proactively building trusted working relationships with finance functional leaders, business leaders, engineering and technology partners to drive alignment, increase collaboration and optimize project operations
- Identify risks, dependencies and issues across the project. Develop mitigation strategies and coordinate mitigation actions to meet the broader organization goals, milestones and objectives
- Clearly communicate project strategy, updates, escalation of risks/issues to project stakeholders, levels of management, including executive leadership teams across the finance organization
- Establish and facilitate effective operating cadences, including project team meetings, status reviews, and governance forums, to maintain momentum and accelerate execution
- Leverage data and performance insights to measure outcomes, identify opportunities, and demonstrate the business impact of transformation initiatives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
- 10–15+ years of project or program management experience leading enterprise-scale finance and/or business process transformation initiatives in a global, cross-functional environment
- Experience in technology (SaaS, software, collaboration/ social platforms) is required
- Proven experience leading complex transformation initiatives involving process optimization, technology implementations, automation, ERP, RPA, and/or AI-enabled solutions
- Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies, including planning, execution, governance, and full project lifecycle management
- Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to build alignment and drive decisions across senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, navigate shifting priorities, and effectively manage risks, issues, and interdependencies
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, with a strong track record of delivering against timelines and project objectives
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build credibility, and operate effectively without direct authority across multiple teams and global locations
- Ability to operate autonomously while managing multiple priorities, applying strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership presence and ability to effectively engage stakeholders and partners at all levels, including executive leadership
- Results-oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and urgency to drive initiatives through completion
- MBA preferred
- PM certification is an advantage
Benefits
- Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Professional development program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)
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