Principal Program Manager, Finance Transformation

Overview

The Principle Analyst, Finance Transformation will apply advanced analysis, Project Management and Process Improvement methods and tools to prioritize, advise, or lead cross-functional, global projects, suggest/implement Finance transformation programs, create/deliver business cases and implement RPA. The position requires strong collaboration, financial acumen, willingness to challenge the status quo, communication, sense of urgency, ability to execute, leadership, and change management skills as well as experience driving business change projects.

This position will follow a hybrid model work approach (3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) working from GCC office, RMZ Ecoworld, Bellandur, Bangalore)).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Program Leadership: Independently plan, monitor, and manage global cross-functional projects and programs from initiation through completion, including resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Shared Services Projects & Transitions: Lead the planning and execution of shared services transitions, including process migration, stabilization, and optimization across global finance functions.
• Finance Transformation: Drive finance transformation programs focused on standardization, automation, and scalability of finance operations.
• Finance Service Infrastructure Execution: Apply advanced financial and operational analysis to support the design and implementation of Finance Service Infrastructure. Assist with process mapping, standardization, data collection, and analysis.
• Automation & Innovation: Lead RPA (Robotic Process Automation) implementation projects and identify opportunities for digital enablement across finance processes.
• Business Case Development: Independently develop and implement business cases that clearly articulate project value propositions. Champion and drive change across global teams.
• Advanced Financial Analysis & Problem Solving: Leverage financial acumen to analyze complex data sets, identify opportunities, and deliver innovative, strategic solutions aligned with best practices.
• Strategic Advisory & Decision Support: Engage in strategic discussions with senior stakeholders, synthesize results, and provide recommendations backed by quantified analysis to drive business optimization.
• Performance Measurement & Reporting: Create and maintain Service Infrastructure KPIs and metrics. Develop financial and operational reporting to support prioritization of the Finance Transformation portfolio.
• Governance & Communication: Ensure effective communication across regions and functions by establishing appropriate governance structures. Communicate key accomplishments, risks, and changes to senior leadership.
• Risk & Quality Management: Initiate risk management planning throughout project lifecycles. Ensure project outcomes meet quality, reliability, milestone, and budget expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business preferred. Finance or related discipline.
• Approximately 8-10 years of progressive experience in project and program management, with a strong focus on Finance, Shard Services, and Global Business Operations.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including shared services transitions, finance process optimization, and automation programs.
• Demonstrated success and expertise working in global, dynamic, and deadline driven environments.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and lead cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Exposure to Internal Controls and SOX/404 requirements
• Experience with Process Mapping and Change Management.
• Experience creating KPI’s and benchmarking analysis.
• Ability to diagnose and solve problems that may be related to process, technology, or strategy.
• Demonstrated business acumen to learn other business disciplines
• Prior Robotic Process Automation experience or knowledge.
• Experience with implementation of technology programs that support global process improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management.
• Ability to analyze and address complex business situations and recommend solutions.
• Ability to present complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Ability to adjust approach and leverage creative thinking based on data availability

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.