Global Digital Transformation Finance PMO Lead

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Mars is undergoing a transformation journey to modernize its business processes and enterprise resource planning systems (ERPs). This involves replacing the previous generation ERPs with an enterprise-wide Digital Core and a modernized cloud-based ERP (SAP S/4 HANA) tailored for Mars manufacturing businesses. Our Digital Core (DC) program will unlock segment and corporate strategic priorities drive efficiency and create enterprise-wide value. The R2R PMO is globally responsible for Reporting Knowledge Management Methodologies Stage Gates Planning Interdependencies Risk & Issue Management and Change Control within the Finance workstream for the Digital Core Program. This PMO will work closely with Global Process Owners (GPOs) DT and other PMOs (including Central and Segment) across the program.

What are we looking for

Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Experience within Project/Program/Portfolio Management preferred
5 years experience in Digital business partnership or business process management roles
Broad understanding of a companys business and Digital strategies and the ways in which technology is used to impact and enhance the business
Strong project/portfolio management skills with familiarity in a variety of tools and techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as sound interpersonal skills
Ability to positively influence associates by managing work through others
Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship with a wide constituency including senior business leaders Digital team members and project leaders

What will be your key responsibilities

DT Finance Program Management: Accountable for the development and execution of the project plan for the DT Finance scope (including Shared Template Corporate and EDGE). Ensure the DT Project Managers align the necessary stakeholders (GPOs SIs Transversal etc) to define success criteria and build a detailed schedule with clear milestones aligned to achieving these criteria; proactively identify assess and manage risks issues and dependencies to ensure project delivery remains on track.
DT Finance Project Team Leadership: Lead DT project meetings resolve cross-functional issues and manage the project-related communication flow between all functions and levels within the program. Keep the DT project team energized and engaged to drive delivery. Accountable for the DT Finance project plans to be incorporated into the overall Finance project plans.
Project Governance: Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of governance standards across Finance including Stage Gates Technical Governance decision processes and common project templates and tooling. Work with both the R2R PMO Lead and Global PMO Lead and business partners to align and adhere to transformation governance including financial planning and management.
Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project performance ensuring key milestones and deliverables are met on time within budget and to required quality. Log share and implement lessons to continuously improve delivery across the program.
Program Charter Development and Alignment: Define document and maintain the S4 HANA program charter ensuring clear articulation of technical objectives scope deliverables and success criteria. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical goals with business strategy and ensure all technical requirements are captured and agreed upon.
Technical Budget Planning and Approval: Oversee the creation management and approval of the technical budget for the S4 HANA program. Work with finance and technical teams to estimate costs for hardware software integration and resources; monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

What can you expect from Mars

Work with over 130000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:USD 119040.00 - USD 163680.00

Job Description:Mars is undergoing a transformation journey to modernize its business processes and enterprise resource planning systems (ERPs). This involves replacing the previous generation ERPs with an enterprise-wide Digital Core and a modernized cloud-based ERP (SAP S/4 HANA) tailored for Mars...