Integrated Ledger Strategy (ILS)

Senior Associate, Project Manager

Job Title

Integrated Ledger Strategy (ILS) Project Manager

Grade

360 - Senior Associate

Employing Entity

SS CORP SVCS MUMBAI PVT LTD

Division / Department

Finance / Integrated Ledger Strategy (ILS)

Location

Bangalore India

Reports To

Obilesu Rekatla - Assistant Vice President, Integrated Ledger Strategy

Responsibility Centre

1685061 GLS India

Role Type

Project Management / Finance Transformation Delivery

Regulated Role / EUIS

No

Purpose of Role

The Senior Associate, Integrated Ledger Strategy (ILS) Project Management, supports the successful delivery of Finance transformation initiatives across the Global Ledger Strategy (GLS) programme and broader Finance change portfolio. The role is responsible for coordinating project activities, monitoring risks and dependencies, preparing governance reporting, and driving execution across Finance, Technology, Global Accounting Operations (GAO), Finance Systems Support (FSS), and the Transformation Office. The position plays a key role in ensuring controlled, transparent, and risk-managed delivery of strategic and regulatory initiatives impacting Finance infrastructure.

Major Responsibilities

Responsibility Area

Time Allocation

Key Activities

Project Delivery & Execution

25%

. Support planning and delivery of Finance transformation, Oracle Cloud and business-driven initiatives.

. Coordinate project plans, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across designated workstreams.

. Track programme progress and escalate issues impacting delivery timelines.

. Assist project managers and programme leads in ensuring execution against agreed objectives.

Governance & Reporting

20%

. Produce weekly, monthly reporting materials.

. Maintain RAID logs and action trackers.

. Support governance forums by preparing status updates, presentations, and management information.

. Ensure delivery reporting remains accurate, timely, and aligned across stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management & Coordination

15%

. Coordinate activities across Finance, Technology, FSS, Controllers, Operations, and business teams.

. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and project reviews.

. Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders at multiple levels.

. Foster effective working relationships across globally distributed teams.

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

15%

. Identify and monitor programme risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.

. Support development and tracking of mitigation plans.

. Escalate delivery concerns through appropriate governance channels.

. Promote proactive risk management and delivery transparency.

Testing & Implementation Support

15%

. Monitor testing progress and defect resolution activities.

. Support test tracking and reporting

. Assist business readiness and change adoption activities.

Process Improvement & Portfolio Analytics

10%

. Contribute to portfolio reporting enhancements using Jira and related governance tools.

. Identify opportunities to streamline project management processes and improve efficiency.

. Support development of standard methodologies, dashboards, and governance practices.

. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance delivery portfolio.

Key Relationships

Internal Stakeholders

External Stakeholders

. Integrated Ledger Strategy (ILS)

. Global Ledger Strategy (GLS) Programme

. Finance Systems Support (FSS)

. Global Accounting Operations (GAO)

. Controllers

. Finance Technology / GTS

. Transformation Office

. Change Management and Training Teams

. Portfolio and PMO teams

. Third-party vendors and implementation partners, as required

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent 5 years work experience in Project Management of Finance initiatives
Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile, Scrum, or similar) preferred.

Skills & Experience

Experience supporting project delivery within a financial services environment.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience preparing auditable reporting and presentations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with Jira, Clarity, ServiceNow, or similar project management platforms preferred.

Preferred Experience

Finance transformation programmes.
Oracle Cloud ERP implementations.
Test tracking and release management.
PMO, governance, or portfolio management functions.
Cross-functional delivery within global organizations.

Core Competencies

Ownership & Accountability

Stakeholder Management

Planning & Organisation

Risk Management

Communication & Influence

Attention to Detail

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Collaboration & Teamwork

Delivery Focus

Adaptability & Resilience

Success Measures

Delivery milestones achieved on schedule.
Effective management of program risks and dependencies.
Positive stakeholder engagement and communication.
Increased transparency, consistency, and predictability across the Finance change portfolio.
Contribution to successful delivery of GLS, Oracle Cloud and strategic initiatives.

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