Deloitte—Manager | SAC Planning | Select all | Finance Transformation | Business Finance

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Description: Manager | SAC Planning | Select all | Finance Transformation | Business Finance • Job requisition ID : 110619 • Location: Ahmedabad • Entity: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP The team Enterprise technology must do much more than keep the wheels turning; it is the engine that drives functional excellence and the enabler of innovation and long-term growth. Learn more about ET&P Your work profile The Project Manager – IT Transformation will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering strategic workstreams within a global Finance Transformation Program for a multinational FMCG organization. The role will focus on driving successful implementation of finance systems, data, reporting, planning, and analytics initiatives while ensuring alignment across business, finance, IT, and third-party partners. The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project plans, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement activities to deliver transformation outcomes on time, within scope, and within budget. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Execution - Lead one or more projects/workstreams within the Transformation Program. - Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource allocations. - Manage project scope, timelines, dependencies, deliverables, and costs. - Ensure project execution aligns with overall program objectives and governance standards. - Track project progress and proactively address issues impacting delivery. Finance Transformation Initiatives Support delivery across key finance transformation areas, including: - Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Management Reporting and Analytics - Master Data Management Stakeholder Management - Act as a key liaison between Finance, IT, Business Functions, Shared Services, and external implementation partners. - Facilitate project meetings, workshops, status reviews, and decision-making sessions. - Prepare and present project status reports for leadership and steering committees. - Manage stakeholder expectations and drive alignment across multiple business functions. Risk, Issue & Dependency Management - Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues. - Develop mitigation plans and escalate critical concerns appropriately. - Track cross-functional dependencies and coordinate resolution activities. - Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and internal control requirements. Change Management & Adoption - Collaborate with Change Management and Training teams to support business readiness. - Ensure successful deployment and adoption of new processes and technologies. - Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and deployment activities. Quality Assurance - Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards. - Conduct regular project health checks and milestone reviews. - Drive continuous improvement and lessons-learned activities. Required Qualifications Education - Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. - MBA, CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent qualification preferred. Experience - 7–10+ years of experience in IT Project Management. - Proven experience delivering Finance or ERP transformation projects in multinational organizations. - Experience managing global stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones. Core Competencies Project Management - Project Planning and Scheduling - Scope Management - Risk and Issue Management - Vendor Coordination - Status Reporting Leadership Skills - Stakeholder Management - Team Coordination - Problem Solving - Negotiation and Influencing - Conflict Resolution - Communication and Presentation Preferred Certifications - PMP (Project Management Professional) - Agile/Scrum Certification