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Functional Lead - Transformation

Functional Lead - Transformation

SHISomerset, NJ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Product Manager

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Product Manager to lead transformation initiatives across one or more of the following domains : Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Purchasing. This role will be instrumental in driving cross-functional collaboration, aligning business and technical teams, and delivering future-state capabilities that support enterprise-wide modernization. This position is hybrid and will report either from our SHI Austin, TX, office location or our Somerset, NJ, office location.

Role Description

  • Serve as the transformation lead for AP, AR, and / or Purchasing workstreams, guiding the definition and execution of future-state capabilities
  • Partner with business stakeholders, finance leaders, and technical teams to align transformation goals with enterprise priorities.
  • Develop and maintain visual modelsincluding business process flows, system interaction diagrams, and data modelsto articulate the desired end state.
  • Manage daily change activities, ensuring compliance with standards and documentation before CAB approval.
  • Own the product lifecycle from discovery through delivery, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and user acceptance testing.
  • Plan and lead structured workshops to elicit, document, and prioritize business requirements and transformation opportunities.
  • Conduct impact analyses and assess change readiness to identify key stakeholders and areas of resistance.
  • Collaborate closely with architects and developers to refine requirements, resolve design questions, and ensure successful implementation.
  • Evaluate the success and impact of change management initiatives and develop risk mitigation tactics.

Behaviors and Competencies

  • Collaboration : Can proactively seek out diverse perspectives, facilitate open communication among team members, and drive toward consensus and action.
  • Analytical Thinking : Can synthesize complex data, identify patterns, draw insights, and present findings clearly and understandably.
  • Problem-Solving : Can proactively identify potential problems, initiate preventive measures, and propose and contribute to innovative solutions.
  • Leadership : Can proactively seek out leadership roles, initiate team projects, and contribute to team development and success.
  • Impact and Influence : Can influence others to support specific goals or objectives.
  • Conflict Resolution : Can facilitate conflict resolution between teams or departments.
  • Negotiation : Can proactively seek out negotiation opportunities, initiate discussions, and contribute to conflict resolution.
  • Listening : Can actively engage in listening by asking clarifying questions and providing feedback that shows a deep understanding of the conversation.
  • Planning : Can proactively seek out challenges, initiate planning processes, and contribute to innovative planning strategies.
  • Critical Thinking : Can apply critical thinking skills to complex problems, identifying logical and illogical reasoning, and making strategic decisions.
  • Change Management : Can drive significant changes in organizational processes or policies, can facilitate change management processes among others, and can adapt change management style based on the situation and the team's needs.
  • Skill Level Requirements

  • Ability to oversee and direct projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and stakeholders are satisfied. - Intermediate
  • Experience in various project management frameworks such as Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum to effectively plan, execute, and close projects. - Intermediate
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring collaborative success and strategic alignment. - Intermediate
  • Other Requirements

  • Completed Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience required.
  • 8+ years of experience in product management or transformation leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives in complex enterprise environments.
  • Experience in accounting or finance domains (AP, AR, or Purchasing) strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in business process modeling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, BPMN).
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
  • The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $185,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

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