VP Global Program Manager, ERP Modernization Initiative

Description and Requirements
Position: VP Global Program Manager, ERP Modernization Initiative
Location(s): Tampa, Cary, New York or Virtual Within Commutable Distance
Setting : Hybrid or Remote
Reports to: SVP, Financial Operations
Travel : 10 - 20%
The Team You Will Join
The Financial Operations (FinOps) team an integral part of the Controls Analysis & Reporting (CAR) organization, primarily based in Tampa Florida. FinOps is responsible for facilitating MetLife's financial reporting and analysis functions globally and sets strategic direction for, and support of, all of MetLife's core financial applications. This role will be expected to help lead a multi-year journey to migrate our on-premise financial applications to the cloud with a goal to drive standardization, automation, and efficiencies across Finance. The program will consist of a minimum of 15 concurrent workstreams at any given time and will impact all inputs and outputs of our existing PeopleSoft ERP environment.
The Opportunity
MetLife is seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to oversee a large multi-year ERP implementation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of this critical initiative, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with financial regulations. This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record in managing large-scale ERP projects, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
The individual will oversee a global team of associates who collaborate with regional CFOs, Controllers, and functional area teams to execute required projects. Close coordination with partners in Global Tech and Operations, as well as various finance departments and senior company executives, will be essential to ensure the successful completion of all projects.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future:

• Lead the comprehensive program management of the ERP implementation, from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate teams across various regions to ensure consistent execution of program activities.
• Develop and maintain a detailed program roadmap, outlining timelines, milestones, and key deliverables across multiple regions and workstreams.
• Establish clear communication channels between global teams and provide regular updates to senior leadership on program status, risks, and outcomes.
• Ensure the program is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including finance, IT, and operations, to ensure alignment and support for the project.
• Engage with external vendors and consultants to ensure the successful delivery of project components.
• Proactively identify global and regional risks that could impact the program and develop mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate regular program meetings and communication with project teams.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure that it is complete, current, and properly stored.
• Continuously evaluate and improve program processes and methodologies.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications):

• 10+ years of experience, preferably within Finance in a global organization
• Undergraduate degree required, MBA or other advanced degree also preferred.
• Recognized project management qualification preferred (PMP - Project Management Professional, ACP - Agile Certified Professional)
• Strong project management skills with experience of running large scale projects.
• Proven leadership experience, including direct and influence leadership of diverse teams across a highly matrixed organization.
• Passion and drive for continuous improvement, transformational change, with a business owner mentality.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes and gain team member and stakeholder buy-in
• Cultural awareness with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Critical thinker and highly analytical with ability to solve complex problems that include the application of both good business sense and common sense.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to interpret data and synthesize complex issues to identify best solutions.

What Will Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Prior experience managing a large scale on-premise ERP to a cloud solution.
• Experience with a similar implementation at a large financial institution .

Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2023 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
The salary range for applicants for this position is $213,200 - $284,300.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$213,200 - $284,300
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