We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Operations Manager in Addison, Texas 75254. This role involves overseeing the establishment and continuous expansion of a Global Shared Services Center (SSC). The successful candidate will be tasked with coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and implementing best practices for various transactional accounting processes. Hybrid work schedule. This is a 6-9 month contract position.

• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of the shared services center.
• Establish project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure the smooth operation of the SSC.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and integration.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for supporting the creation and start-up of the SSC.
• Ensure that the International SSC understands compliance requirements for the various locations they are supporting, including local regulations and standards in each country.
• Identify and assist in the implementation of best practices for various shared services transactional accounting processes.
• Standardize and automate processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Continuously assess and improve the performance of SSC operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for SSC initiatives and liaise with senior accounting officers.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and achievements to senior accounting officers.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for various stakeholders and work collaboratively with senior accounting officers on various initiatives related to ensuring the SSC is running smoothly.
• Develop and manage the budget for SSC projects, establish budget Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics, and monitor and report on financial performance to ensure cost-effectiveness and value creation.

• Must possess a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in project management or related roles
• Expertise in Shared Services and Accounting operations is mandatory
• Proficiency in using Accounting Software Systems
• Extensive experience in using MOSS – MS Office SharePoint Server 2007
• Profound knowledge of MS Office 365, Microsoft Excel, and MS Project is required
• Excellent Communication Skills are required
• Proven experience in BPR – Business Process Re-engineering is necessary
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the country
• Must be able to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach are crucial
• High level of professionalism and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information securely.