Project Manager, Finance Transformation

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the successful execution of critical finance transformation initiatives across WPP's global network. Reporting to the Global Finance Transformation Program Director this role is crucial for delivering specific transformation projects and work streams, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. You will leverage your strong project management skills and finance transformation knowledge to manage complex initiatives, ensuring meticulous planning, execution, and communication across diverse stakeholder groups.

This position offers a high-impact opportunity to contribute directly to the future of WPP's finance function, achieving operational excellence and strategic value.

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Manager, Finance Transformation will be instrumental in the delivery of key projects within WPP's global finance transformation roadmap. Your core responsibilities will include:

* Project Delivery & Execution:
Manage the end-to-end execution of complex, multi-year global finance transformation work streams across the center, agency, and shared service center levels, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

* Detailed Planning & Scheduling:
Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocations, translating strategic objectives into actionable tasks and milestones. Maintain a meticulous focus on all project components and deliverables.

* Stakeholder Coordination & Communication:
Coordinate with key project stakeholders across finance, agencies, and SSCs, providing structured and concise updates to ensure alignment and clarity.

* Executive Reporting & Storytelling:
Develop high-quality Steer Co and board-ready materials, integrating clear narratives, structured status reporting, metrics, risks, and key decisions required to ensure senior stakeholders have a complete, concise view of project progress.

* Interdependency Management:
Track and manage interdependencies across the wider transformation programme, ensuring sequencing, impacts, and linkages are fully understood and communicated.

* PMO Collaboration & Adherence:
Collaborate closely with the PMO function, adhering to established governance frameworks, reporting standards, and processes to ensure alignment with the broader transformation program.

* Risk & Issue Management:
Proactively identify, assess, track, and mitigate project-level risks, dependencies, and potential roadblocks, developing robust contingency plans and escalating critical issues to Global Finance Transformation Program Director.

* Resource & Team Facilitation:
Facilitate effective collaboration among project team members (often distributed globally) and cross-functional groups, fostering a positive and productive working environment. Informally mentor junior team members as appropriate.

* Process Improvement & Documentation:
Support process re-engineering efforts within assigned projects, ensuring detailed documentation of new processes, system requirements, and functional specifications.

* Workshop Facilitation:
Design and facilitate project workshops with various stakeholders, including senior management, to gather requirements, drive consensus, and achieve project objectives.

* Innovation Application:
Stay current on relevant finance transformation trends and tools, identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery.

Desired Skills & Experiences:

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven individual who can successfully navigate complex project environments. You will be instrumental in executing critical transformation initiatives, ensuring meticulous planning, diligent execution, and transparent communication. You must be adept at managing competing priorities, coordinating diverse project teams, and fostering strong working relationships with stakeholders across various functions and geographies. Your ability to translate strategic goals into tangible project deliverables and drive them to completion will be key to your success.

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