Project and Change Lead (Finance Transformation)

As 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.
Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Coordination

Drive execution of multiple initiatives across the Finance transformation program

Build and maintain plans, milestones, dependencies, and reporting

Ensure alignment and connectivity across projects and workstreams

Track progress, risks, and outcomes, and proactively drive resolutions

Apply appropriate delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) depending on project type

Ensure deliverables move from completion to adoption and value realization

Change Management & Adoption

Conduct change impact assessments and stakeholder analysis

Translate program objectives into clear, actionable communication

Define and execute communication and engagement plans

Support and mobilize local stakeholders and change champions

Monitor adoption, identify gaps, and intervene to improve outcomes

Ensure impacted teams understand what is changing, why, and how it affects them

Stakeholder & Business Engagement

Partner with regional finance leaders (e.g., CFOs), SMEs, and operations teams

Coordinate across functions and geographies to ensure consistent execution

Facilitate alignment, decision-making, and issue resolution

Act as a bridge between technical teams, program leadership, and business stakeholders

Governance & Reporting

Provide clear, actionable updates to program leadership

Manage risks, dependencies, and escalation topics

Contribute to pragmatic improvements in project and change frameworks

Ensure transparency and consistency across reporting structures

Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s or MBA is a plus)

~5 years of experience in:
Project Management, OR

Transformation / Program Coordination, OR

Change Management with strong delivery exposure

Experience in multinational, matrix organizations preferred

Exposure to finance transformation or operational change programs is a strong advantage

Skills

Strong project management fundamentals (planning, coordination, reporting)

Practical change management experience (impact assessment, communication, stakeholder engagement)

Ability to manage multiple initiatives of different types simultaneously

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to translate complex topics into simple, actionable messages

Profile

Hands-on and execution-focused — delivers, not just designs

Pragmatic — focuses on what works in practice, not theory

Owner mindset — takes responsibility and drives work end-to-end

Fast learner — quickly understands, adapts, and applies

Business-oriented — understands operational impact and value delivery

Comfortable working in complex, fast-changing environments

Nice to Have

Experience as a change champion, project coordinator, or transformation contributor

Exposure to global transitions / operating model changes

Ability to operate across different delivery methodologies

Additional Information

Reporting line: Program Director

Location: Remote in Poland or hybrid in Katowice

Travel: up to 30%

Why SGS?

Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.

Enjoy a flexible schedule and a remote work model.

Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.

Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.

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