Global Procure-to-Pay Group Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Generates energy and creates clarity for high performing team of Business Program Managers who identify and scope opportunities to develop new programs and improve current ones impacting MS operating leverage
• Uses broad and deep industry knowledge of Accounts Payable function to drive continuous process excellence, improve efficiency and enhance effectiveness.
• Develops system transformation strategy aligned with broader Finance and Microsoft strategy, guides the team through planning and deployment of innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of payment systems globally
• Guides the team through definition of the success criteria, developing outstanding cross-functional accountability model and monitoring the progress
• Translates the organizational vision and direction into team priorities and invite feedback from teams if communication has landed.
• Guides the team through cost-benefit analyses to determine ROI and examine performance to value drivers.
• Inspires the culture of learning and innovation
• Ensures P2P team adapts communication style and storytelling strategy according to audience and business needs.
• Manages employee performance, provides regular feedback
• Supports employee career goals, drives employee growth and development
• Ensures Account Payable maintains an advanced environment of controls
• Drives effective partnership with business partners to ensure our P2P processes effectiveness

Qualification & Requirements

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Finance or related field AND 6+ years work experience in program management, process management, process improvement
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years management (e.g., people, project, process, vendor, change) experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Global Accounts Payable leadership experience
• Experience managing BPO/outsourced services

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation Policy
• Other Perks and Benefits…