Project Manager- Finance Transformation

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Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and transformative program in the vibrant city of Charlotte, NC? This opportunity is ideal for individuals who excel in fast-paced environments and have a talent for managing complex projects within the financial domain. You will collaborate with a leading financial institution, spearheading initiatives that are vital to the company's growth and success.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate closely with business/function area managers and cross-functional subject matter experts to drive project activities and resolve issues.
• Work closely with, and provide direction to, business, operations, and technology leads to support program needs.
• Ensure that project activities are on a path to deliver benefits realization.
• Install an appropriate risk management plan for the project and ensure adherence to company and unit requirements.
• Follow Client PMLC methodology, risk management routines, and project governance activities.
• Proactively engage key stakeholders to understand and mitigate cross-team concerns and lead group discussions to develop resolution paths.
• Lead teams or multiple teams of internal and/or external resources on a project basis.
• Manage project budget forecasts and actuals in accordance with finance and reporting routines and methodologies.
• Create, maintain, analyze, and collectively manage variances to the project schedules and make recommendations or create action plans to mitigate negative variances.
• Prepare dashboard reporting to identify and communicate the health of the project for use by key executives.
• Prepare documentation/presentations to support overall workstream efforts and internal reporting routines.
• Assist in the identification of change introduced by the project and coordinate with appropriate teams for planning and executing "readiness" plans.

Must Haves

• Experience in transformative program and/or project management with major financial institutions.
• Proven ability to effectively manage complex projects and initiatives.
• Stakeholder relationship building skills to engage and drive cross-team collaboration.
• Experience in driving large scale tech-focused programs/projects.
• Ability to create and drive multiple project/workstream schedules in parallel.

Nice to Have

• Background in Accounting and Finance with experience ensuring GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA, OneStream, Oracle Enterprise Data Management Cloud Service (EDMCS), and/or Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications (OFSAA).
• Prior experience with system and user acceptance test planning activities.
• Experience with AI and automation strategy development and execution.
• Experience with data strategy development and execution.
• PMP certification.
• Ability to translate conversations with process owners and stakeholders into effective strategic plans.