Financial Accounting Systems Transformation Lead

2 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States MassMutual Full time
Job Overview

MassMutual is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Financial Accounting Systems Transformation (FAST) program. This is a highly visible role that requires strong leadership and program management skills to support the stand-up of the new organization.

The FAST program is a multi-year initiative to replace the existing SAP R3 platform with the SAP S/4HANA platform, providing a modern event-based financial system solution for Corporate Finance. The Program Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, managing, implementing, and reporting on the program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement the program management plan
  • Lead the creation of the program management plan
  • Oversee all activities associated with the program to ensure it achieves its goals
  • Identify and understand program objectives
  • Manage timelines and deliverables
  • Identify and assign program team members
  • Identify projects needed to achieve program objectives
  • Coordinate interdependent projects that are part of the program
  • Communicate with project managers
  • Monitor program activities
  • Measure and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and return on investment (ROI)
  • Resolve problems and delays in the program
  • Manage program budget
  • Manage resources across all projects within the program
  • Help to ensure collaboration among project teams
  • Manage program risk and coordinate corrective measures
  • Document the program
  • Identify and manage program adherence to standards and governance
  • Manage stakeholder communications
  • Report on program performance to executive team and organization leaders
  • Ensure that the program is aligned with organizational business goals and objectives
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and/or CFA designation
  • 15+ years of experience managing large-scale programs and effective change management
  • Proficient experience with Project Management tools including but not limited to: Atlassian Jira, Zephyr for Jira, Smartsheets as well as MS Office Suite (Project, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
  • Certified in Scrum Alliance (CSM/CSPO), Scrum.org (PSM/PSPO/PSD), SAFe Scaled Agilist, PMI-ACP, PMP is desired, but not required
  • 7+ years managing people/teams
  • Executive presence with ability to quickly build rapport and cultivate relationships; high-level of emotional intelligence
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; track record of developing and delivering high-impact presentations; effective public speaking
  • Astute business judgment, analytic, creative, and problem-solving skill, with experience applying these skills to acquire and develop strategic partnerships
  • Strategically minded, analytical change agent and decision maker with a clear vision and the ability to implement improvement measures impacting a variety of internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and data-driven mindset that translates into leadership skills
  • Travel between New York, Springfield and Boston required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in S/4 Hana
  • Knowledge of best practices in GL Accounting, and experience in Accelerated Fiscal Closing, Treasury, Group Reporting, Accounts Payable, Tax Compliance and Reporting
  • Knowledge of statutory, fiscal and legal requirements
  • 3-4 years end-to-end Finance transformation experience, with either Oracle, SAP or S4-Hana
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
  • Regular meetings with the CFPMO
  • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
  • Access to mentorship opportunities
  • Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
  • Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
  • Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

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