Vice President, Program Delivery

Fidelity Investments•Smithfield, RI

1d•$125,000 - $258,000

About The Position

As the Vice President of Program Delivery, you will lead the General Ledger replacement initiative for Corporate Accounting, driving program planning, execution and delivery for one of our most critical transformation efforts. You will partner closely with Corporate Services Technology and external partners to establish the program governance and execution model required to successfully deliver a modern, scalable general ledger aligned with key business priorities, financial controls, and long-term infrastructure goals. In addition to the general ledger replacement, you will provide program and delivery guidance across other major accounting system evaluations and implementations, including investment accounting and digital asset accounting solutions. Your focus will be on ensuring these strategic initiatives are executed with strong discipline, clear governance, and alignment with Corporate Accounting modernization objectives. You will lead a team spanning program management and technology strategy & planning, with responsibility for delivering complex initiatives that transform accounting processes, systems, and data capabilities. This includes establishing strong program governance, disciplined execution, and ensuring transparency through clear and consistent communication with senior leadership, business partners, and key stakeholders. To deliver these outcomes, you will work closely with and report to the Vice President, Accounting Modernization and Central Support, as well as partner with leaders across Accounting, Corporate Services Technology, Risk, Finance, and key business partners to prioritize deliverables, identify and resolve risks, and drive successful implementation.

Requirements

15+ years of accounting, finance, or large-scale transformation programs
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information technology or another related field
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex transformation or system implementation programs
Strong program management expertise, including governance, risk management, change management, and executive reporting
Proven ability to define and execute long-term strategic roadmaps aligned to business objectives
Deep understanding of accounting processes, financial controls, and regulatory considerations
Experience leading large, cross-functional teams spanning business, technology, and operations
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior leadership levels
Experience with change management strategies and driving organizational adoption at scale
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and deliver results
Ability to challenge conventional ideas and find innovative solutions

Responsibilities

Lead the General Ledger replacement initiative for Corporate Accounting.
Drive program planning, execution, and delivery for critical transformation efforts.
Partner with Corporate Services Technology and external partners to establish program governance and execution models.
Provide program and delivery guidance for other major accounting system evaluations and implementations.
Ensure strategic initiatives are executed with strong discipline, clear governance, and alignment with modernization objectives.
Lead a team spanning program management and technology strategy & planning.
Deliver complex initiatives that transform accounting processes, systems, and data capabilities.
Establish strong program governance and disciplined execution.
Ensure transparency through clear and consistent communication with senior leadership, business partners, and key stakeholders.
Work closely with and report to the Vice President, Accounting Modernization and Central Support.
Partner with leaders across Accounting, Corporate Services Technology, Risk, Finance, and key business partners to prioritize deliverables, identify and resolve risks, and drive successful implementation.