Strategic Transformation Program Manager

Dexian • Contract • New York, NY, US • $110 - $115 / hour • 3d ago

Title: Strategic Program Manager (Ledger Operations)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ months (possible extension/conversion)

Job Description:

The goal of the Strategic Ledger Program is to implement a new global financial accounting and general ledger platform that provides a daily ledger in every legal entity. A single, universal Ledger with a unified chart of accounts, reducing approx. 250 accounting engines to 10-20 accounting hubs. We will establish a single global Ledger operating model and end-to-end business process automated through Oracle, replacing multiple manual processes. Migrating from ~100 ledgers and ledger standards today with a single global Client’s ledger design template, initially rolled out in Client’s London Branch, before expanding to EMEA, Asia, LATAM and NAM.

The program will run through to the end of 2030. Operations will be part of the end-to-end process and the OOE team will be the focal point to define, establish, and implement best in class operational capabilities aligned to the future state architecture, notably an intraday cash subledger which will service both internal and client cash requirements.

What you’ll do

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Understand, document and syndicate the operations strategy, vision and implementation for the strategic ledger program.

Undertake detailed planning of implementation steps including conversion strategies, go-live and operational readiness, run-book definition and execution.

Provide program management consolidation, governance, progress tracking and issue identification and escalation across operations footprint; participate in overall program governance.

Model best practice program execution and promote standardization and consistency across wider operations organization

Undertake specific program management disciplines and activities e.g. Lead prioritization and status meetings and reporting, maintain program documentation, provide updates at senior forums.

What well need from you

Domain expertise across operations and finance functions and tools. Expert knowledge in end-to-end transaction lifecycle process.

Change management experience of large, complex implementations and transformation program expertise in finance and or operations.

Extensive knowledge in migration techniques and tools to ensure seamless transition of data from legacy to new general ledger platform.

Extensive knowledge of process improvement with a track record of streamlining operational or finance process.

Good understanding of general ledger, systems, their functionalities, and best practice implementing.

Knowledge of both Markets and Banking products from transaction booking to cash settlement and controls therein.

Experience in managing software vendors and 3rd party consultant teams.

Ability to align operational process with organizational strategies, with proven experience in strategic planning and execution.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.