Program Manager

• Lead and manage consulting projects from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. • Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with clients and stakeholders. • Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with client expectations. • Coordinate and communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure project requirements are understood and met. • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential issues. • Monitor project progress, track milestones, and report on project status to stakeholders regularly. • Manage project resources, forecasting and variance and budgeting. • Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, providing leadership, guidance, and support to project team members. • Conduct project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and best practices. • Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, processes, and quality standards. • Lead multi-pillar global finance transformation projects, including the implementation of ERP, EPM systems (Oracle). Oracle Cloud experience is a plus. • Operate effectively within a matrix leadership organization, collaborating across functions and geographies. Requirements: • Bachelor's / Master degree in business, management, engineering, or a related field. • Proven experience of 10+ years in project management within a large consulting environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously. • Demonstrated consulting experience in leading multi-pillar global finance transformation projects and implementing ERP & EPM systems (Oracle or Workday). Oracle Cloud experience is a plus. • Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities. • Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively. • Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management. • Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities. • Strong analytical skills to assess client needs and provide effective solutions. • Ability to operate effectively within a matrix leadership organization. • Proven ability to communicate project updates and findings clearly and concisely. • Additional Skills and Certifications (desired, but not mandatory): • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products. • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr