Project Manager, Finance Initiatives

STERIS Corporation•Mentor, OH

7d•$92,650 - $109,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager, Finance Initiatives is an exciting opportunity having responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex Finance transformation projects that support enterprise priorities. Working within the Finance team, you will manage multiple initiatives such as process redesign, system implementations, operating model changes, and automation efforts, partnering closely with project sponsors, functional leaders, and cross‑functional teams globally. You will ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and with strong change management to support successful adoption. You will translate Finance transformation objectives into structured project plans, managing dependencies and risks, and ensuring intended business outcomes are achieved. This position is located in Mentor, Ohio with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
7+ years experience managing projects
Experience managing 2 - 3 major business projects from concept to implementation
Experience with process mapping, building RACIs and managing projects cross functionally
Prior experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while managing priorities effectively
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Finance and/or HR project management experience
Experience managing projects across global teams
Change management certification
Experience with Lean principles
PMP certification preferred, or at minimum experience using project planning tools

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordinating and driving of multiple projects, varying in size and scope and complexity, with average supervision/guidance and coaching
In partnership with the project sponsors, facilitate the definition of projects’ charter, scope, goals and deliverables and manage all project artifacts and communications with team members
Lead key projects coordinating across STERIS cross-functional and outside resources effectively defining roles and responsibilities, key milestones, and deliverables to meet timelines and targeted results
Coordinate resources assigned to the effort, including defining each team member’s role and responsibility
Effectively apply project management methodology and enforce project standards
Prepare and present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
For each unique project, develop project plans including resources, timing and dependencies
Participate in webinars, training sessions, and user groups to become the STERIS expert on the project subject matter
Develop scorecards and metrics for each initiative to track progress and share with Finance leadership, team members and stakeholders
Use Lean philosophies and methodology for process improvement. Participates in, conducts or facilitates Kaizen events when appropriate and supports the action plans that result in those events.
Measure implemented solutions based on defined KPIs
Document new processes and procedures
Implement process, technology or organizational changes based on determined solutions
Prepare and deliver all communications related to the initiative
Prepare comprehensive implementation plans
Ensure a smooth transition from recommendation to implementation including the preparation of performance metrics from which progress will be gauged