Financial Transformation Program Manager

Job Description:
Our client, a leading travel & hospitality provider, is seeking a Financial Transformation Program Manager to join their team! The ideal candidate will be comfortable with - EPM (Oracle), Workday, and ERP. EPM /modeling is key as well as Workday experience. Accounting background is definitely a plus. Financial Transformation PM experience with large organizational change and stakeholders. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Lead end-to-end execution of finance transformation programs and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and ROI expectations
• Manage program and projects create project plans, track milestones, monitor risks, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration via Smartsheet
• Partner with finance, technology, and business stakeholders to define scope, manage issues, and drive critical path activities
• Establish governance, and actively engage stakeholders
• Create and manage integrated schedule, budget, constraints, risks, and dependencies
• Ensure deliverables, milestones and benefits are met
• Manage key project activities, resource requirements, and interdependencies
• Work with stakeholders across functional areas to develop and support POC/soft launches
• Conduct system mapping, perform analysis, and enhance processes as needed
• Drive planning in communication and change management (training planning, processes/procedures)
• Author and report out performance of projects and programs in a portfolio to the project team, stakeholders, and leadership
• Ensure chosen projects/programs in portfolio are aligned to business priorities, goals and expected ROI/ OKRs
• Set priorities
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8+ years of experience in program and portfolio management, with a focus on finance transformation and technology integration
• Accounting and finance experience in mid-level roles
• Led cross functional projects/programs/portfolio $2M+
• Experience in large-scale finance operations
• Ability to translate financial strategy into operational execution
• Familiarity with finance systems (e.g., EPM, Oracle, Workday, Anaplan)
• Proficiency in Smartsheet
• Strong conflict resolution, active listening, and stakeholder management skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working in dynamic, ambiguous environments
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders
• Skilled at navigating competing priorities and aligning diverse stakeholders
• Clear, concise communicator, especially when translating technical or financial concepts
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites such as: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Word

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Highly organized (attention to details)
• Flexible and open to feedback
• Strong management skills and ability to multi-task competing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work in ambiguous situations
• Ability to conform to shifting demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to see the big picture while managing tactical details

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) 

• ERP transformation experience
• Aviation industry experience
• Process/Improvement, and organizational change management experience
• PMP
• PfMP
• Green Belt / LSS
• Exposure to Agile, MS Teams, and Visio

Work Environment 

• Location:  Chicago, Illinois
• Onsite

Compensation & Benefits 

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $70.00  and $90.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. 
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans 
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 
• 401K offered 

About KellyMitchell 
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. 

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