We are seeking a highly strategic and influential Global Finance AI Transformation Program Manager to lead complex finance transformation initiatives across our global organization. This role will be responsible for driving the adoption and successful delivery of AI-enabled solutions within Finance, with a particular focus on Record-to-Report (RTR) processes, accounting operations, and enterprise-wide transformation programs.

The successful candidate will partner closely with senior Finance leaders, Global Process Owners, PMO teams, Accounting stakeholders, Technology teams, and executive leadership to define, deliver, and scale AI-driven initiatives that enhance efficiency, controls, decision-making, and business outcomes.

This role requires exceptional stakeholder management capabilities, strong program leadership experience, and the ability to influence Director-level and senior executives across multiple geographies and functions.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Lead multiple global Finance transformation programs focused on AI adoption, automation, process optimization, and digital innovation.
• Manage end-to-end program delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, project plans, milestones, governance structures, and success metrics.
• Drive execution across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ensure alignment between Finance, Accounting, Technology, PMO, and business stakeholders.

Finance AI Strategy & Transformation

• Partner with Finance and Accounting leadership to identify opportunities where AI can improve processes, reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Support the development and execution of the Finance AI roadmap, particularly across RTR activities.
• Translate business requirements into practical AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of emerging technologies across Finance operations.

Stakeholder Management & Executive Influence

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Global Finance, Shared Services, and Technology organizations.
• Influence decision-making at Director level and above through clear communication, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive updates.
• Drive alignment among stakeholders with diverse priorities and objectives.

Change Management & Communications

• Develop and execute communication strategies that support successful transformation outcomes.
• Ensure effective engagement of impacted teams throughout program lifecycles.
• Lead organizational change management activities to maximize adoption and sustainability.
• Create clear and compelling communications tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify program risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are implemented.
• Establish robust governance and reporting mechanisms.
• Provide accurate and timely updates to leadership on program status, risks, key decisions, and achievements.
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, project management methodologies, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience within Finance, Accounting, Shared Services, Transformation, or Program Management.
• 5+ years of experience in Record-to-Report (RTR), Accounting Operations, or Finance Transformation environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading global, cross-functional transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of Finance processes including Record-to-Report, Financial Close, Controls, Reporting, and Shared Services operations.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.
• Proven ability to influence and drive alignment at Director level and above.
• Strong project and program management expertise, including governance, risk management, and change management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering AI, automation, digital transformation, or data-driven initiatives within Finance.
• Knowledge of large-scale ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent finance systems.
• Experience working within multinational organizations and global shared service environments.
• PMP, Prince2, Agile, or equivalent project management certification.
• Finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) is advantageous.

What We Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay and structure Bonus, as well as benefits such as

• Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Occupational Pension Scheme with an excellence contribution rate
• Life assurance
• Career Development
• Growing business plus access to many more benefits
• Luas stop right outside the building
• Underground parking available
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Job Description

What you will do

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Delivery Lead to provide delivery leadership for the Installed Base Data Product portfolio across EMEA. This role will act as the primary owner of delivery execution, stakeholder engagement, roadmap alignment, governance, and cross-functional coordination for one of the organization's most strategic and business-critical enterprise data domains.

The Installed Base Data Product serves as a foundational enterprise asset supporting Service, Commercial, Digital, Customer Operations, Asset Management, and Enterprise Analytics functions. As the scope and complexity of the domain continue to grow, the Senior Delivery Lead will play a critical role in ensuring initiatives are delivered efficiently, risks are proactively managed, and business priorities are translated into measurable outcomes.

Based in Cork, Ireland, the successful candidate will partner closely with business leaders, product managers, architects, engineers, analysts, and global stakeholders to drive execution of strategic programs while ensuring alignment across EMEA, North America, and APAC teams.

How you will do it

Delivery Leadership & Execution

• Lead the successful delivery of strategic initiatives, enhancements, integrations, and modernization efforts within the Installed Base Data Product portfolio.
• Drive execution across multiple concurrent workstreams while ensuring alignment to business priorities and strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, resource requirements, and execution roadmaps.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with expected business outcomes.
• Monitor delivery performance and implement corrective actions when required.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Installed Base delivery activities across EMEA.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, product managers, architects, engineering teams, and external partners.
• Facilitate alignment between business requirements and technical delivery teams.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project progress, risks, priorities, and strategic outcomes.
• Establish trusted partnerships with stakeholders through proactive communication and transparency.

Portfolio Governance & Planning

• Support governance processes and ensure delivery activities align with enterprise objectives and investment priorities.
• Coordinate portfolio planning activities, release schedules, and roadmap execution.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and ensure effective coordination between teams.
• Drive prioritization discussions and support decision-making processes across competing business demands.
• Ensure appropriate governance frameworks, delivery standards, and reporting mechanisms are in place.

Risk, Dependency & Issue Management

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate delivery risks and challenges.
• Manage interdependencies across programs, products, platforms, and teams.
• Escalate and resolve issues effectively while minimizing impact to business commitments.
• Ensure delivery risks, assumptions, constraints, and decisions are documented and actively managed.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential delivery obstacles.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Data Product Managers, Solution Architects, Engineering Leads, Data Governance teams, and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration across Service, Commercial, Digital, Customer Operations, Asset Management, and Analytics organizations.
• Support alignment between regional business priorities and global delivery objectives.
• Foster strong working relationships across geographically distributed teams.

Product & Business Enablement

• Support the ongoing growth and modernization of Installed Base data products and capabilities.
• Help translate business objectives into actionable delivery plans and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure delivery activities support data quality improvements, platform enhancements, integrations, and analytics initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance delivery effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Promote adoption of best practices, delivery methodologies, and governance standards.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Provide leadership and direction for delivery teams operating across multiple regions and functions.
• Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Mentor team members and support the development of delivery management capabilities across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase predictability, and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that support scalable and sustainable delivery models.

What we look for

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant project, program, or agile certifications preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience leading complex technology, data, analytics, or business transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience managing large-scale cross-functional programs and delivery portfolios.
• Strong experience working within enterprise data, analytics, or digital transformation environments.
• Demonstrated success managing stakeholders at senior leadership and executive levels.
• Experience coordinating geographically distributed teams across multiple regions and time zones.

Delivery & Leadership Expertise

• Strong understanding of program management, portfolio delivery, governance, and operational planning.
• Experience managing risks, dependencies, budgets, timelines, and resource planning.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities.
• Proven ability to drive alignment across technical and business organizations.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Technical & Business Knowledge

• Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, da