Director – Program Management Finance DT

Job Description SummaryGE Vernova Grid Solutions is seeking an experienced and visionary Director – Finance Digital Technology with expertise in finance processes and SAP ERP (ECC / S/4HANA). This strategic role focuses on driving innovation, implementing solutions, and enhancing operational efficiency within the finance function by leveraging ERP technology. The Director will lead initiatives spanning multiple organizations and stakeholders, including GE Vernova Grid Solutions, Electrification Systems, operations, and partners. Key responsibilities include defining and executing programs, and monitoring metrics to ensure timely and budget-compliant milestone achievement.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of the finance digital technology strategies, focusing on leveraging SAP ERP systems to optimize financial operations.

• Oversee scope, definition, design, and delivery of technology solutions for Finance function at GE Vernova Grid Solutions or GE Vernova Electrification Systems as applicable primarily leveraging ERP technology platforms.

• Drive accountability for Finance Product Management – including new feature releases, continuous improvements (CIs), simplification/standardization, tech debt elimination and version upgrades for SAP ECC finance modules.

• Define and manage the annual program budget to support all Finance initiatives and ensure adherence to the strategic roadmap.

• Own the Finance EPIC within Electrification Systems DT – including relationship with Finance functional stakeholders, Finance annual budget and support.

• Partner with the Electrification Systems Finance team to achieve all defined and future deliverables for Finance Transformation.

• This is a People Leader role.  Lead an organization of cross-disciplined teams to establish an integrated plan to deliver team commitments.  Scope and lead organization with GE Vernova employees and key vendor partners.

• Define and implement processes for effective coordination and communication between organizations and stakeholders.

• Establish governance structures to identify key performance indicators, set milestones, and maintain a reporting cadence.

• Track and monitor program status and metrics, ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, risks, and cross-functional dependencies are managed effectively.

• Manage risks and dependencies across multiple organizations and functions, ensuring ongoing communication of progress against program objectives.

• Build functional partnerships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across Digital Technology, Finance, and ERP Operations.

• Provide subject matter expertise on finance platforms, proactively resolving issues and recommending process improvements.

• Share technical, procedural, and business knowledge with colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning through presentations and content creation.

Educational Qualifications:

• Share technical, procedural, and business knowledge with colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning through presentations and content creation.

• Minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience with SAP ECC / S/4HANA, specifically in FICO , SD and PS modules.

• Moderate understanding of various IT processes and components, including but not limited to project management, agile delivery methodology, architecture, security, and ITIL operations.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to plan and provide structure and organization in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Effectively manages risk and uncertainty for self and team.

• Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to decompose problems and make decisions when solutions are not fully defined.

• Evaluates products and processes to assure compliance.

• Measures the impact of trends and acts accordingly.

• Ability to interact at all organizational levels and with GE Vernova businesses and partners.

• Demonstrated experience leading and influencing across a complex, global matrix organization.

• Proactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers for the team.

• Uses critical thinking and disciplined approaches to help resolve issues and define solutions.

• Engages proactively with cross-functional teams to design solutions using analytical skills and best practices.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to interface with senior leadership confidently.

• Influences and energizes others towards a common vision and goal.

• Drives towards new directions to meet goals despite unfavorable odds and setbacks.

• Ability to coach others and deliver quality feedback to develop the team.
  

This Job Description is intended to provide a high level guide to the role. However, it is not intended to amend or otherwise restrict/expand the duties required from each individual employee as set out in their respective employment contract and/or as otherwise agreed between an employee and their manager.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

---