Senior Project Manager - Finance Programme - Alexander Mann Solutions Contingent

eFinancialCareers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Finance Programme across global finance systems transformation. The role encompasses end-to-end delivery, from concept through benefits realisation, with oversight of scope, budget, schedule and governance.

You will partner with Finance, Digital Technology, Shared Services and external partners to drive successful outcomes in a globally dispersed function, within a 12-month contract in London.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large-scale finance systems projects through the full lifecycle.
• Delivery background in finance platforms, upgrades, integrations, data migration, testing and cutover.
• Accountable for scope, budget, timelines, risks, governance, reporting and stakeholder management.
• Experience delivering finance transformation in global, complex organisations across regions.
• Strong understanding of finance systems, enterprise architecture, data, security and controls.
• Proven ability to manage third-party suppliers and implementation partners.
• Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and governance board influence.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and globally distributed teams.
• Familiar with PMO frameworks and project reporting tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major finance systems projects across scope, budget and timelines.
• Oversee project planning, business cases, resourcing, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage system implementation activities including design, data migration, testing and go-live.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors and external partners.
• Drive alignment with Finance, Technology and business leaders.
• Maintain PMO standards, governance, and continuous delivery improvements.
• Coach and develop project team members as needed.
• Track benefits realisation and transition to BAU support.

Skills

Finance systems delivery

Stakeholder management

Program/Project governance

Global/multiregional delivery

Change management

Vendor and partner management

Data migration and integrations

PMO and reporting

Education

PRINCE2

PMI

APM

MSP

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager - Finance Programme for a 12-month contract based in London, hybrid (3 days per week in the office).

Purpose of the role:

This is a senior delivery leadership position within Arup's Global Finance Programme. The role is responsible for leading large-scale finance systems transformation projects from initial concept through implementation, go-live, stabilisation and benefits realisation.

The successful candidate will take end-to-end ownership of delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement and business outcomes. They will work across a globally dispersed finance function, partnering with Finance, Digital Technology, Shared Services and external implementation partners.

What you'll do:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of major finance systems projects, ensuring successful outcomes across scope, budget, timelines, quality, risk and governance.


• Manage project planning, business cases, delivery strategy, resourcing, reporting and stakeholder engagement.


• Oversee system implementation activities including solution design, integrations, data migration, testing, deployment, cutover and hypercare.


• Lead cross-functional teams and manage third-party vendors, implementation partners and suppliers.


• Drive senior stakeholder alignment across Finance, Technology and business functions.


• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, controls and delivery assurance.


• Support change management, communications, training, user adoption and operational readiness.


• Track benefits realisation and ensure smooth transition into business-as-usual support.


• Maintain PMO standards, project governance, documentation and continuous improvement of delivery practices.


• Coach and support project management and business analysis team members where required.

The skills you'll need:

• Extensive experience leading large-scale finance systems projects through the full lifecycle, from design and implementation to support and benefits realisation.


• Strong delivery background in finance platforms, system upgrades, integrations, data migration, testing, cutover and hypercare.


• Accountable for scope, budget, timelines, risks, governance, reporting and stakeholder management.


• Experience delivering finance transformation in global, complex organisations across multiple regions.


• Strong understanding of finance systems, enterprise architecture, integrations, data, security, controls and service management.


• Proven ability to manage third-party suppliers, systems integrators and implementation partners.


• Skilled in commercial management, including budgets, forecasts, contracts, change control and supplier deliverables.


• Excellent senior stakeholder engagement, influencing executives and governance boards.


• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and globally distributed teams.


• Strong project controls expertise covering planning, scheduling, risk, dependencies, governance and reporting.


• Familiarity with PMO frameworks, Microsoft Project, Power BI and project reporting tools.


• Experience managing and developing project teams.


• Holds a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMI, APM or MSP.


• Experience with ERP, payroll, procurement, reporting, consolidation or other finance systems.


• Finance operating model transformation, process standardisation and automation experience.


• Understanding of key finance processes such as P2P, O2C, R2R and payroll.


• Knowledge of audit, financial controls, data protection and information security.


• Business Analysis experience including requirements gathering, process mapping and acceptance criteria.


• Board-level reporting, delivery assurance and advanced Excel skills.

About the client

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.