Need Senior Finance Project and Program Manager with Agentic AI implementation Exp

Senior Finance Project and Program Manager with Agentic AI implementation Exp

Location: Remote Position

Long term contract

We are looking for Sr. Finance PM preferably based out of SF Bay Area or Boise, ID. Quality is the key, please don’t send irrelevant candidates who don’t fit the requirements or credentials.

Role Overview

The Senior Finance Project and Program Manager will lead strategic, transformation, and agentic AI initiatives supporting Client’s Finance organization. The role requires a strong business perspective, financial knowledge, and the ability to deliver business outcomes through agentic AI solutions.

This person will work with business teams across the company to improve processes, deliver projects on time, and support key business decisions. Responsibilities include tracking activities, forecasting outcomes, driving continuous improvement, and preparing teams for change through communications, training, user acceptance testing, and executive updates.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support strategic, transformation, and AI programs and projects impacting Finance.
• Partner with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and workstream leads to define scope, objectives, deliverables, resource needs, work plans, and timelines.
• Drive alignment on program deliverables and timelines, demonstrating strong management and leadership skills.
• Lead cross-functional delivery and ensure agreed timelines are met.
• Resolve conflicts and problems to achieve project outcomes within established timeframes.
• Proactively identify issues and risks affecting delivery and recommend actions to address them.
• Provide regular updates to Finance leadership and escalate key decisions and support needs.
• Proactively manage resource planning and change management activities.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing and training sessions as needed.
• Promote continual learning, continuous process improvement, and operational readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of project and/or program management experience, with a proven record of successful delivery.
• Skills and experience with agentic AI solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and drive successful outcomes.
• Understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Strong business and financial knowledge, including an understanding of finance processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with business partners and influence important decisions.
• A proactive approach, strong personal initiative, and a sense of urgency to deliver results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience in Finance or Accounting; high-tech industry experience preferred.
• Experience implementing large organizational changes using change management methods and tools.
• Experience with process excellence, process redesign, and improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Change Management certification.
• Six Sigma certification.