Group Program Manager, Back office and outsourcing optimization

To lead the deployment of the back office optimization and support operationally the implementation of the outsourcing strategy
. Support regional teams to implement the global outsourcing strategy
Reporting to Senior Vice President Strategic Transformation

Specific responsibilities
. Review the global deployment strategy of the back office centralization
. Set up implementation plan for the back office centralization
. Review the outsourcing policy for administrative services
. Work with the various Regions to define an overall business case
. Define the regional implementation plan
. Support the operational implementation of the Back Office/Shared Service Center
. Monitor the progress and performance of the Shared Services Center

Reference Number: HQ00338


		Qualifications:		Bachelors Degree Other certification (Business Management post-graduate or executive education a plus)
		Experience:		10 years +
		Languages:		English : Speak / Write Fluently
		Job-Type:		open-ended
		Remuneration:		unspecified
		Permit Type:		EU National
		Region:		Geneva

. Proven track record in Back Office optimization
. Proven track record in the Administrative Shared Service Center
. 10 years + experience in the process improvement and Shared Service Center sector, with concrete achievements on several outsourcing projects
. Good understanding of accounting and administration
. Experience in working at senior management level
. University degree in related field. Business Management post-graduate or executive education a plus

Skills
. Superior quantitative, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential
. Must be results-orientated, accurate, and client-focused
. Must be a self-motivator and self-starter
. Fluent in written ans spoken English
. Working knowledge of MS office applications including spreadsheet and word-processing software is required, i.e Word, Excel, Outlook

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