Project and Change Lead (Finance Transformation)

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Project and Change Lead (Finance Transformation)Full-timeCompany DescriptionSGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.Our brand promise – “when you need to be sure” – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.Job DescriptionAs a Project and Change Lead, you will combine hands-on project delivery and practical change management to support execution of a large-scale Finance transformation program.You will be part of a global Finance transformation program (~200 projects, 70% finance-driven), driving the delivery and adoption of multiple initiatives. You will ensure that projects are not only completed, but successfully embedded into the business and delivering real impact.Acting as the key link between program structure, stakeholders, and impacted teams, you will bring structure, clarity, and execution focus across a complex and fast-moving portfolio.This is a practitioner role - you will focus on doing, coordinating, and delivering, not only designing frameworks.ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery & CoordinationDrive execution of multiple initiatives across the Finance transformation programBuild and maintain plans, milestones, dependencies, and reportingEnsure alignment and connectivity across projects and workstreamsTrack progress, risks, and outcomes, and proactively drive resolutionsApply appropriate delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) depending on project typeEnsure deliverables move from completion to adoption and value realizationChange Management & AdoptionConduct change impact assessments and stakeholder analysisTranslate program objectives into clear, actionable communicationDefine and execute communication and engagement plansSupport and mobilize local stakeholders and change championsMonitor adoption, identify gaps, and intervene to improve outcomesEnsure impacted teams understand what is changing, why, and how it affects themStakeholder & Business EngagementPartner with regional finance leaders (e.g., CFOs), SMEs, and operations teamsCoordinate across functions and geographies to ensure consistent executionFacilitate alignment, decision-making, and issue resolutionAct as a bridge between technical teams, program leadership, and business stakeholdersGovernance & ReportingProvide clear, actionable updates to program leadershipManage risks, dependencies, and escalation topicsContribute to pragmatic improvements in project and change frameworksEnsure transparency and consistency across reporting structuresQualificationsBachelor’s degree required (Master’s or MBA is a plus)~5 years of experience in:Project Management, ORTransformation / Program Coordination, ORChange Management with strong delivery exposureExperience in multinational, matrix organizations preferredExposure to finance transformation or operational change programs is a strong advantageSkillsStrong project management fundamentals (planning, coordination, reporting)Practical change management experience (impact assessment, communication, stakeholder engagement)Ability to manage multiple initiatives of different types simultaneouslyStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to translate complex topics into simple, actionable messagesProfileHands-on and execution-focused — delivers, not just designsPragmatic — focuses...