Senior Delivery Manager, Finance Strategic Programs

14355 At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. Skills and Competencies * 8+ years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on finance technology and/or Finance transformation initiatives * Demonstrated ability to deliver complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budget using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies * Strong understanding of finance processes, systems, and the controls environment (e.g., ERP platforms, financial reporting, SOX, close processes) * Proven stakeholder management skills engaging Finance teams, Technology, external vendors, and senior executives * Excellent communication skills-able to convey complex information clearly through reports, presentations, and verbal updates * Experience with project collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Miro; PMP Certification or equivalent project management credential preferred; experience with SAP or other enterprise finance platforms preferred * Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, take ownership, drive results with minimal supervision, and lead with strong analytical thinking and execution discipline across complex, matrixed environments * Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI useEducation * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Management, Computer Science, or a related field required * MBA, CPA, CFA, or advanced degree preferredResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of high-impact, cross-functional Finance strategic programs spanning technology implementation, process transformation, and change management. * Manage end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional Finance programs that are broad in scope, high-risk, and high-impact, with medium-to-long-term horizons * Lead project teams comprising onshore, offshore, internal, external, and managed services resources across global locations * Oversee Finance technology implementations, including systems integrations, data migration, and transition planning * Drive effective change management to ensure early adoption of new financial systems and processes across the Finance organization * Deliver well-crafted, audience-appropriate communications including executive steering committee updates, Board-level status reports, and program dashboards * Lead issue resolution, risk identification and mitigation, and dependency management using a strong governance framework * Track project and program budgets in partnership with corporate planning; negotiate with stakeholders to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget * Operate as a self-starter and independent problem solver-proactively identifying challenges, tak