Project Management Manager - Finance at CUMMINGS INC

Pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Finance, Process Transitions, Stakeholder Management, Project Execution, Feasibility Analysis, Risk Management, Change Management, Budget Management, Resource Allocation, Process Standardization, Continuous Improvement, Automation, RPA, Six Sigma, Performance Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

The Project Management Manager – Finance leads and oversees project management activities within the finance function. This role is responsible for coordinating, prioritizing, and managing multiple finance-related projects and process transitions across the organization. The position partners closely with business stakeholders to identify strategic initiatives, manage project execution, and ensure successful delivery aligned with business objectives, timelines, and budgets. The role also provides leadership to Project Managers and finance teams while driving process standardization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the planning, prioritization, and execution of multiple finance projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets. * Collaborate with business leaders to identify short-term and long-term project opportunities and conduct feasibility analysis to determine scope and timelines. * Oversee the design, integration, and communication of project plans, ensuring effective coordination across cross-functional teams. * Monitor project performance, track milestones, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery of outcomes and value realization. * Provide guidance and support to Project Managers in project planning, risk assessment, issue resolution, and change management approaches. * Review and approve project workflows, documentation, and design to ensure adherence to organizational standards and best practices. * Manage project budgets and resource allocation while monitoring the status and success measures of all projects within the team. * Lead the transition of global finance processes including Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, and related functions within a shared services environment. * Identify process gaps and drive standardization and simplification initiatives across finance processes within the Global Capability Center (GCC). * Ensure compliance with accounting policies, financial controls, and corporate governance standards. * Act as an escalation point for complex or non-routine accounting and process issues. * Support finance teams with effective cash management practices through collaboration with other finance functions. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives through automation, robotic process automation (RPA), value stream mapping, and Six Sigma methodologies. * Manage and develop Project Managers, supervisors, and finance team members by delegating assignments, providing coaching, and supporting professional development. * Conduct performance reviews, establish performance standards, and ensure adherence to KPIs and SLAs. * Foster strong stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively with internal and global teams. Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

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Responsibilities

The Project Management Manager leads and oversees project management activities within the finance function, coordinating, prioritizing, and managing multiple finance-related projects and process transitions. This role involves partnering with stakeholders to identify strategic initiatives, manage execution, and ensure successful delivery while leading Project Managers and driving process standardization.