Title : Project Manager, Global Operations Finance, APAC

Job Number	1821594
Business	GE Global Growth & Operations
Business Segment	Global Growth & Operations - ASEAN
Posted Position Title
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Finance
Function Segment	Lean Six Sigma
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	AustraliaNew ZealandPhilippines
City	Taguig City
Postal Code	1634
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	The Global Operations Finance Team in APAC is undergoing significant organizational change as we absorb new employees being transferred into the team from the various GE businesses, and look to realign our current regional footprint to the global service delivery model. The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget; also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
Essential Responsibilities	Responsible for effective running of work processes, customer satisfaction and long term growth and development within established guidelines. Responsible for continually seeking out new ways to upgrade/improve the working business model in relation to the 8 enterprise standards and take steps to recommend/ implement these improvements. • Direct and manage project development from beginning to end. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. • Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. • Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis. • Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. • Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. • Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company. • Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle. • Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. • Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. • Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. • Track project milestones and deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. • Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas. • Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. • Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. • Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. • Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. • Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. • Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management. • Use advanced methodologies, lead the organization in operational planning activities that optimize the team in achieving strategic and tactical deliverables. • Provide insight and guide decision-making, planning, operations improvements and capacity planning. • Lead cross-functional teams to resolve issues and deliver breakthrough improvements consistent with best demonstrated practices. • Provide professional leadership, expertise & support to facilitate delivery of G&Os & achievement of business plans, through strategic planning, process, resource management & people development. • Lead & direct process improvements & new initiatives for an effective & efficient planning and services support. • Assist in the design, development & delivery of plans, organizational structure & processes that will set the benchmark for other countries to emulate • Manages the day-to-day operation and tactical aspects of multiple or large scale projects across GoF APAC. • Reviews high level deliverables across projects. • Implements engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with the methodology to ensure successful execution as measured by regional goals and customer satisfaction. • Minimize exposure and risk across multiple projects and is expected to manage the scope and mitigate risk across projects.
Qualifications/Requirements	• University degree or college diploma in a related field • At least 5 years work experience in Finance / Accounting related roles • Process improvement experience. Familiarity with on Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement disciplines a plus. • Direct project management experience • Prior GE Experience preferred • Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential. • Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. • Flexible during times of change. • Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines. • Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating. • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments. • Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise. • We will consider LP/SP band depending on the level of experience • Candidate must already possess work authorization for country of employment