Project Manager - Finance Operations

NielsenIQ; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking a dedicated Project Manager for Finance Operations to lead transformation and optimization across our global GBS network. You will drive end-to-end delivery, establish governance, and partner with Global Process Owners to align initiatives with strategic goals.

This role emphasizes process improvement, compliance, and change management, with exposure to RTR, P2P, and O2C, and uses tools like Smartsheet, MS Project and Jira to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management, transformation, or transition roles within Finance Shared Services or GBS environments
• PM credentials: PMP/PRINCE2; Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• GBS or multinational finance experience is essential

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of transformation and optimization projects.
• Develop and implement project governance frameworks ensuring on‑time, in‑scope delivery aligned to strategic objectives.
• Drive multiple concurrent projects, managing resources, risks, and dependencies across global teams.
• Run weekly cadence calls with workstream leads to track progress and blockers.
• Set up regular steering committee meetings with PMO for executive visibility and governance oversight.
• Partner with functional leaders, GPOs, and Service Delivery teams to prioritize initiatives across RTR, P2P, and O2C.
• Establish and maintain project management standards, templates, and reporting mechanisms.
• Utilize Smartsheet, MS Project, and Jira to track progress and report outcomes.
• Maintain a central repository of documentation and lessons learned.
• Act as a change agent for adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Lead transition projects including migrations, process redesigns, and system implementations.
• Support rollout of automation (RPA, GenAI) and digital initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Global teams

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Results-oriented

Multilingual abilities

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

This role is a strategic addition to the Finance Operations Enablement team at NIQ, designed to drive transformation and optimization initiatives across the organization. As the dedicated Project Manager for Finance Operations, you will lead complex projects, support business leaders, and bring structure and rigor to transformation and optimization efforts as part of business-as-usual operations. You will be the go-to expert for project delivery using waterfall methodology with traditional phase‑gate processes, working across all towers and functions, and supporting senior leadership in achieving operational excellence. The position requires collaboration across all major Finance Operations sites including Pune (India), Bucharest (Romania), Sofia (Bulgaria), Bogota (Colombia), and Guangzhou (China).

This is NOT a typical technology rollout role but rather a finance operations transformation position focusing on process improvement, compliance, and organizational development within a Global Business Services (GBS) environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of transformation and optimization projects from initiation through execution to closure.
• Develop and implement project governance frameworks ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic business objectives.
• Drive multiple concurrent projects, managing resources, risks, and dependencies across global teams.
• Run weekly cadence calls with workstream leads to track progress, identify blockers, and ensure alignment across all project streams.
• Set up and facilitate regular steering committee meetings, alongside our PMO, providing executive visibility into project status, decision‑making forums for critical issues, and governance oversight for portfolio‑level priorities.
• Partner with our functional leaders, Global Process Owners (GPOs), and Service Delivery teams to identify, prioritize, and execute transformation initiatives across all finance operations towers including Record to Report (RTR), Procure to Pay (P2P), and Order to Cash (O2C).
• Establish and maintain project management standards, templates, and reporting mechanisms.
• Utilize advanced project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, and Jira to track progress, manage risks, and report outcomes.
• Maintain a central repository of project documentation, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Act as a change agent supporting business leaders in the adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working.
• Lead transition projects including migrations, process redesigns, and system implementations.
• Support the rollout and adoption of automation (RPA, GenAI) and digital initiatives, collaborating with RPA CoE and EIT teams.

Key Sample Project Areas

• Talent Development initiatives including workforce capability building, career progression frameworks, and organizational development programs tailored to finance operations teams.
• Training and Competency programs involving structured learning pathways, certification programs, and skills assessments to elevate team performance.
• Accounting Projects including balance sheet health initiatives focused on improving accuracy and completeness of financial reporting, plus accounting reconciliation projects that streamline month‑end close processes and reduce reconciliation cycle times.
• Process improvement and continuous improvement activities leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Digital enablement through automation and innovation programs.
• Compliance and Controls enhancement projects that strengthen governance frameworks and ensure regulatory adherence across global operations.

Experience

• Must‑Have Requirements: 7+ years in project management, transformation, or transition roles within Finance Shared Services or GBS environments
• Preferred/Nice‑to‑Have: Experience in specific finance domains (RTR, P2P, O2C)

Certifications

• Must‑Have Requirements: PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management credentials. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Preferred/Nice‑to‑Have: Advanced certification in Change Management or Organizational Development

Methodology

• Must‑Have Requirements: Waterfall project management with traditional phase‑gate processes, structured planning and execution
• Preferred/Nice‑to‑Have: Familiarity with Agile practices for hybrid approaches

Additional Skills

• Must‑Have Requirements: Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), RPA technologies (UiPath, SAP scripting, MS Automation tools)
• Preferred/Nice‑to‑Have: Change management and training program development experience

Tools

• Must‑Have Requirements: Strong proficiency in MS Project, Jira, and Smartsheet
• Preferred/Nice‑to‑Have: Advanced tool expertise and data analysis platforms

Track Record

• Must‑Have Requirements: Proven track record leading multiple large‑scale projects and transitions in multinational finance organizations
• Preferred/Nice‑to‑Have: Experience leading digital transformation initiatives

Core Skills

• Must‑Have Requirements: Excellent stakeholder management, communication, facilitation skills. Ability to drive consensus and manage diverse global teams. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, results‑oriented mindset
• Preferred/Nice‑to‑Have: Multilingual abilities for global stakeholder engagement

CRITICAL

• Must‑Have Requirements: GBS or multinational finance environment experience is essential
• Preferred/Nice‑to‑Have: Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks and internal controls

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee‑Assistance‑Program (EAP)