Project Manager - Finance

Project Manager - Finance

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

We offer

This role is great for an individual who thrives within a fast paced, performance driven environment. With an exposure to internal and external stakeholders, you will be part of a talented, diverse team where your voice and ideas will be heard, and you can really make a difference.

This role will provide constant challenge, and the scope to learn in an open and friendly atmosphere. It is an opportunity to join a company that values employees, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and personal development.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing financial projects within the organization, ensuring all financial operations and tasks are aligned with the organization’s goals.

The primary objective of this role is to ensure a seamless merger of the existing entities with minimal business impact, risk mitigation and complexity reduction. This position requires strong project management skills and understanding of financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed project plan outlining key milestone, timelines, and resource requirement.
• Actively engage in project scoping and process impact assessment.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to the stakeholders and provide regular updates on time.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (FPO, Functional Execution teams, IT, Country Finance, etc.) to ensure project milestones are achieved; promptly highlight any concern or risk in the project.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Maintain thorough documentation and records to ensure project transparency and compliance.
• Monitor progress and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring no impact on business operations.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve the outcomes.
• After the merger of entities, ensure that all critical business functions are maintained and that there is no disruption to ongoing operations during hyper-care.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and without any business risk.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture insights and improve future project performance.
• Develop and maintain mechanisms to track cost-benefit resulting from the project or merger of the entities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, MBA.
• PMP or similar project management certification will be preferred.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of ERP systems and financial modules.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to manage conflicts.
• Ability to work in dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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