Principal Program Manager, Finance Transformation

Waters Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation seeks an experienced Finance Transformation Lead to oversee global cross-functional programs from initiation to completion. You will drive shared services transitions, automate finance operations, and apply advanced analytics to optimize performance.

You will develop compelling business cases, lead enterprise-wide programs, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable value while maintaining governance and risk controls across geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in Finance or related discipline.
• Approximately 8–10 years of progressive experience in project and program management, with a strong focus on Finance, Shared Services, and Global Business Operations.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including shared services transitions, finance process optimization, and automation programs.
• Demonstrated success and expertise working in global, dynamic, and deadline driven environments.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and lead cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Exposure to Internal Controls and SOX/404 requirements.
• Experience with Process Mapping and Change Management.
• Experience creating KPI’s and benchmarking analysis.
• Ability to diagnose and solve problems that may be related to process, technology, or strategy.
• Demonstrated business acumen to learn other business disciplines
• Prior Robotic Process Automation experience or knowledge.
• Experience with implementation of technology programs that support global process improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management.
• Ability to analyze and address complex business situations and recommend solutions.
• Ability to present complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Ability to adjust approach and leverage creative thinking based on data availability

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, monitor, and manage global cross-functional projects from initiation through completion.
• Lead the planning and execution of shared services transitions across global finance functions.
• Drive finance transformation programs focused on standardization, automation, and scalability of finance operations.
• Lead RPA (Robotic Process Automation) implementation projects and identify opportunities for digital enablement across finance processes.
• Independently develop and implement business cases that articulate project value propositions and drive change across global teams.
• Leverage financial acumen to analyze complex data sets, identify opportunities, and deliver strategic solutions.
• Engage in strategic discussions with senior stakeholders, synthesize results, and provide recommendations backed by quantified analysis.
• Create and maintain Service Infrastructure KPIs and metrics; develop financial and operational reporting for prioritization.
• Establish governance structures and communicate accomplishments, risks, and changes to senior leadership.
• Initiate risk management throughout project lifecycles and ensure quality, reliability, milestones, and budget adherence.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

RPA experience

Process Mapping

Change Management

KPI benchmarking

Project management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

• Independently plan, monitor, and manage global cross-functional projects and programs from initiation through completion, including resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Shared Services Projects & Transitions:
• Lead the planning and execution of shared services transitions, including process migration, stabilization, and optimization across global finance functions.
• Finance Transformation:
• Drive finance transformation programs focused on standardization, automation, and scalability of finance operations.
• Finance Service Infrastructure Execution:
• Apply advanced financial and operational analysis to support the design and implementation of Finance Service Infrastructure. Assist with process mapping, standardization, data collection, and analysis.
• Lead RPA (Robotic Process Automation) implementation projects and identify opportunities for digital enablement across finance processes.
• Business Case Development:
• Independently develop and implement business cases that clearly articulate project value propositions. Champion and drive change across global teams.
• Advanced Financial Analysis & Problem Solving:
• Leverage financial acumen to analyze complex data sets, identify opportunities, and deliver innovative, strategic solutions aligned with best practices.
• Strategic Advisory & Decision Support:
• Engage in strategic discussions with senior stakeholders, synthesize results, and provide recommendations backed by quantified analysis to drive business optimization.
• Performance Measurement & Reporting:
• Create and maintain Service Infrastructure KPIs and metrics. Develop financial and operational reporting to support prioritization of the Finance Transformation portfolio.
• Governance & Communication:
• Ensure effective communication across regions and functions by establishing appropriate governance structures. Communicate key accomplishments, risks, and changes to senior leadership.
• Risk & Quality Management:
• Initiate risk management planning throughout project lifecycles. Ensure project outcomes meet quality, reliability, milestone, and budget expectations.

Qualification &

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business preferred. Finance or related discipline.
• Approximately 8-10 years of progressive experience in project and program management, with a strong focus on Finance, Shard Services, and Global Business Operations.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including shared services transitions, finance process optimization, and automation programs.
• Demonstrated success and expertise working in global, dynamic, and deadline driven environments.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and lead cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Exposure to Internal Controls and SOX/404 requirements
• Experience with Process Mapping and Change Management.
• Experience creating KPI’s and benchmarking analysis.
• Ability to diagnose and solve problems that may be related to process, technology, or strategy.
• Demonstrated business acumen to learn other business disciplines
• Prior Robotic Process Automation experience or knowledge.
• Experience with implementation of technology programs that support global process improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management.
• Ability to analyze and address complex business situations and recommend solutions.
• Ability to present complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Ability to adjust approach and leverage creative thinking based on data availability