Project manager

Location: IND-Pune-Smartworks

Remote Type: Hybrid (8 days/month)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to work on Central Finance implementation. This role requires deep expertise in managing complex, cross-functional projects, strong stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget, SAP is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery of workstreams under Central Finance program, from planning through execution and hypercare
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria aligned with business objectives
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, finance, business stakeholders, and external system integrators
• Drive governance structures, including steering committees, status reporting, and risk management frameworks
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure appropriate review with GPOs to ensure alignment with SAP CFIN best practices and organizational standards
• Oversee data migration strategy, system integration, testing cycles (SIT/UAT), and cutover planning for specific workstreams
• Manage vendor relationships and hold partners accountable for deliverables and timelines
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and data governance policies for specific workstreams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8–12+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years leading SAP transformation programs
• Hands-on experience with Central Finance (CFIN) implementations preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing global, multi-country deployments
• Expertise in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
• PMP, or equivalent certification preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across operational levels
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Deep understanding of financial processes and data harmonization preferred
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive alignment in complex environments
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills

Success Metrics

• On-time and on-budget delivery of CFIN program workstream
• Minimal disruption to business operations during migration
• Successful data reconciliation and financial accuracy post-go-live
• High user adoption and stakeholder satisfaction
• Effective risk mitigation and issue resolution

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.