- Lead end-to-end project management for finance transformation initiatives and enterprise system implementations.
- Organize and guide cross-functional teams, defining responsibilities, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Develop detailed project plans, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery of key deliverables.
- Monitor and communicate project status, including scope, budget, staffing, risks, and timelines to stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve obstacles, and drive accountability across teams.
- Drive a hands-on approach to execution by supporting the development of critical deliverables such as process maps, SOPs, KPI dashboards, and project documentation.
- Facilitate process discovery, root cause analysis, and solution design sessions using data-driven methodologies.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless implementation and integration.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and governance requirements.
- Support the management of multiple, interrelated transformation initiatives within the finance portfolio.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across technical and non-technical teams in matrixed environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging executive leadership.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, IT, and business functions.
- Experience leading organizational change management initiatives and driving user adoption.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid approaches.
- Vendor management experience, including coordination of third-party deliverables and service-level compliance.
- Player-coach mindset with the ability to lead strategically while contributing hands-on when needed.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments with changing priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or a related field required. A Master’s degree in Project Management or a related field is considered a plus.
- 3–5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably within multinational organizations.
Excellent communication skills in English (B2+ or higher) and ability to collaborate across functions and geographies.
- Proven experience leading enterprise system implementations (SAP, Workday, Salesforce, Oracle, etc.) utilizing SDLC methodologies.
- Familiarity with finance processes including AP, AR, GL, reporting, disputes, and intercompany transactions.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, DMAIC, or data-driven root cause analysis.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Jira.
PMP and/or Scrum Master certification is a plus.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification is a plus.
- This is a hybrid position based in Ultra Park II, Lagunilla (Heredia). On-site presence is required only when necessary, such as for meetings, trainings, or collaborative activities, in alignment with the company’s telework agreement, which currently requires employees to work on-site three (3) days per week)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Asociacion Solidarista
- Life Insurance
- Personal Day Off
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or related field
- Master's degree in Project Management or related field
- 3-5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably within multinational organizations
- Excellent communication skills in English (B2+ or higher)
- Proven experience leading enterprise system implementations (SAP, Workday, Salesforce, Oracle, etc.) utilizing SDLC
- Familiarity with finance processes including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), reporting, disputes, and intercompany transactions
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or DMAIC
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Jira
- PMP and/or Scrum Master certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification
- Vendor management experience, including coordination of third-party deliverables and service-level compliance
- Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management methodologies
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
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What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
