Finance Project/Program Manager _ Remote _ 6 months
Remote
Temporary
Experienced
Job Title: Finance Project/Program Manager (Temp, 100% Remote)
Job Type: Temporary (6 months)
Location: 100% Remote
About the Role: Kaeppel Consulting is seeking an experienced and highly adaptable Project/Program Manager to join our team on a contract basis. This is a fully remote opportunity that requires someone who thrives in challenging environments. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional soft skills, enabling them to navigate complex political landscapes, manage chaos, and maintain composure under pressure. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering successful projects amidst uncertainty, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget, while managing shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, effectively managing expectations, communication, and potential conflicts in a politically charged environment.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that potential obstacles are addressed proactively.
- Change Management: Navigate and implement changes with minimal disruption, ensuring that all team members and stakeholders are aligned and informed.
- Decision-Making: Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, even in high-pressure situations, and provide clear direction to the team.
- Communication: Ensure timely and effective communication across all levels of the organization, tailoring messages to the needs of different audiences.
- Calm Under Pressure: Maintain a calm and positive demeanor in the face of adversity, providing stability and reassurance to the team and stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project delivery.
- General Ledger, Tax, Regulatory, Accounting, Financial Planning, Budgeting and Financial Analysis is required.
- Experience working with Transformation Finance programs is required
- Proven experience as a Project/Program Manager, preferably in a remote or distributed team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex political environments and manage challenging stakeholder dynamics.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of successfully managing chaotic or ambiguous situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
- Experience in Insurance is a plus.
- Bachelors degree in Finance or related field.
- PMP is required
- Experience with change management or organizational transformation projects.
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