Senior Manager

Senior Manager (Finance Shared Services CoE Project Management)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead and support strategic project management effort within the Finance Shared Services (FSS) Centre of Excellence (CoE), by:

• Managing complex, cross-functional projects with strong governance and execution discipline
• Optimizing systems and processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement (CI) through innovation, collaboration, and capability building
• Blending strong project management acumen, deep finance process knowledge, and technical proficiency to translate strategic objectives into tangible outcomes

The incumbent will report to the Senior Associate Director.

Responsibilities

• Drive project leadership, ensuring all FSS-CoE projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives
• Provide project governance by managing project documentation and championing project management frameworks for efficient prioritization and resource allocation
• Foster close collaboration with Business Process Owners, NUS IT Dept & Office of Finance - Projects, Applications and Data Intelligence team to align on key initiatives
• Develop targeted training programs to support staff development and capability building
• Lead FSS technology roadmap execution to deliver on FSS process enhancements, automation & technology priorities
• Ensure system integrity & ROI by evaluating system change requests and conducting cost-benefit analyses for new system
• Champion a CI culture by initiating and leading efforts to enhance business processes and control, elevate service delivery and productivity through automation and technology enablement
• Leverage data and emerging technology (e.g., Power BI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)) to solve challenges and innovate FSS operations
• Build collaborative relationships, ensuring alignment, gather input, and drive successful project execution through strong partnerships
• Effectively communicate changes, new tools, and upskilling opportunities to ensure smooth adoption

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or equivalent qualifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in finance, shared services, or project management in a finance function
• A proven track record of successfully delivering complex, cross-functional projects that drive organizational change and business benefits is essential
• Deep and comprehensive understanding of core finance processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Record-to-Report (R2R))
• Proficient in various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project), with hands-on experience in BI tools (Power BI) and familiarity with process automation technologies (RPA, low-code)
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, possess analytical skills, critical thinking and communication skill

The position is open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.

More Information

• Location: Kent Ridge Campus
• Organization: National University of Singapore
• Department: Office of Finance
• Employee Referral Eligible: Yes
• Job requisition ID: 29800

Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Higher Education; Education Administration Programs; Strategic Management Services

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