Project Manager

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Job Description

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.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 6 years of project management experience, ideally 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 Offer:

• Room for personal development through external, internal training tools and learning and development program #GROW. Be your unique self, share your creative ideas, do your best work, and take time to grow in our caring and inclusive culture where you can belong 

• Yearly performance bonus based on your seniority

• Referral bonus, meal vouchers, monthly allowance, gift vouchers twice a year

• Corporate Health Insurance

• Mindfulness and Wellbeing programs (Wellbeats, MyQuillibrium, Compsych, Mind & Body webinars)

• Up to 28 days of annual leave based on seniority

• We have a strong Work from Home culture and take into consideration punctual needs and more

• Flexible working schedule. You’ll find the flexibility for balance in your life

• Being part of Wolters Kluwer you will contribute to the development of our own products and software solutions. Together with our customers, we help to advance sustainability, health, justice, prosperity, and commerce around the world

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.