Global Project Manager

As the Global Project Manager you will be responsible for planning executing and closing projects according to deadlines and within budget. This includes coordinating internal resources and third parties managing risks and ensuring project goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards in line with internal PM framework and best practice. The role will primarily focus on global finance transformation initiatives including finance transitions shared services integration process standardization compliance-driven projects ERP/Oracle implementations automation and continuous improvement programs. This role assumes you will be able to manage projects using different methodologies depending on the project type and nature.

Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Initiation:

• Define project scope goals deliverables timelines and success criteria.
• Create detailed project plans schedules and resource allocation.
• Identify and apply the right PM methodology depending on the type of the project (software integration transition process optimization etc.)

2. Execution & Monitoring:

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver on milestones.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance with project governance.

3. Stakeholders Management:

• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders.
• Communicate project updates risks and issues to key stakeholders and executives.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and reports.

4. Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify track and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Develop contingency plans and escalate when needed.

5. Budget & Resource Management:

• Manage project budgets and track expenditures.
• Ensure resources are effectively allocated and optimized.

6. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation (e.g. charters plans logs).
• Provide reports and post-project evaluations to inform future projects.

7. Change Management Support:

• Partner with change and L&D teams to ensure stakeholder readiness and adoption in the region

9. Tool & System Stewardship:

• Ensure correct usage of project management tools (e.g. MS Project Kanbanize Service Now)

10. Capability Building:

• Designing adjusting and deploying PM standard and driving PMO maturity growth leveraging internal and external resources

Qualifications :

• Finance background with exposure to finance transformation initiatives.
• Experience: 5 years in project or program management roles and proven track of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Industries: Experience in multinational corporations or large matrixed organizations ($5B revenue)
• Systems: Expertise with ERP (SAP Oracle) BPM tools PM tools (MS Project Management Service Now Jira Kanbanize and other)
• Education: Bachelors degree; MBA or Masters degree
• Certifications: PMP / Prince2 / Agile preferred

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of project management (PMI Prince2 Agile Waterfall)
• Regional business and cultural awareness
• Ability to handle multiple projects of different types
• Excellent communication and influencing skills including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Ability to manage ambiguity and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes
• Proficiency in project management and reporting tools
• Interoperability skills
• Ability to solve problems ad manage risks in transparent and organized manner
• Ability to facilitate

Additional Information :

• Travel up to 30%

Why SGS

• Join a globally recognized and stable company a leader in the Testing Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and a hybrid work model.
• Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
• Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.

Apply Now:
At SGS we are committed to fostering an open friendly and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn grow your expertise and fulfill your potential. Apply now to join our motivated and dynamic team!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time