Project Manager, Finance Systems, Business Applications

About us

At Udemy, we’re on a mission to improve lives through the power of learning. We’re a leading global learning company and one of the world’s largest education platforms, with more than 59 million learners. Our goal is to provide flexible, effective skill development to empower organizations and individuals. 

Talented people are everywhere, and the right opportunity can be hard to come by. That’s why we’re focused on revolutionizing learning, using our skills and expertise to help others develop theirs and reach their full potential. Individually, we bring our unique perspective to reimagine the way we share knowledge. Together, we can improve lives by making learning more accessible for our learners, our instructors, and businesses around the world.

Udemy is headquartered in San Francisco with global offices in Australia, India, Ireland, Türkiye, and the US. Learn more on our company page.

About you

You’re a connector who puts people first and values the lasting ​partnerships you’ll build. You’re an active listener who cares about the stories people share and are energized by communication and collaboration. You love learning new things and are known for bringing innovative perspectives and questions to the table. You’re deadline and results-driven, passionate about creating new processes, systems, and best practices that help your internal partners do their best work.

About this role

Part cruise director, part logistics expert, you are responsible for moving our initiatives forward and you have the magic ability to set a positive, collaborative vibe for the working team. This role offers the opportunity to define the roadmap, standards and processes for the Udemy Finance Systems space which spans the stakeholder groups from Accounting, FP&A, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Legal and Procurement It’s also an opportunity to join a team made up of really positive, authentic folks. Details on the role below.  

What you'll be doing: 

• Perform the full range of the project management cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.  Establish and maintain trusted advisor relationships with business and IT stakeholders.
• Adopt a standardized development lifecycle methodology (agile / traditional) for all projects.
• Maintain our catalog of active projects and communication assets that describe each initiative and its status; maintain the project roadmap and backlog..
• Exercise solid project leadership skills combined with strong business acumen and in-depth analytic skills.
• Build & develop partnership with the business through your stellar work.
• Communicate effectively with both the internal and external stakeholders and leadership; champion a spirit of collaboration and open communications.
• Fully inform stakeholders on project status, team members should be clear on expectations, their responsibilities and their tasks. Through the appropriate mediums and channels, everyone should know what’s happening when and what to expect.
• Guide the project team to meet the end project objectives.
• Conduct effective & efficient meetings that move our projects forward by identifying topics to cover, building and advising agendas, guiding the discussion, bringing together notes and action items, documenting decisions, and following up as appropriate.
• You are an action item stalker - nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
• Participate in end-to-end implementation planning including project management, issue management, communication and change management.
• Develop project plans with milestones and timelines; contribute to roadmap development.
• Identify issues, determine a path to resolution & see it through.

What you’ll have: 

• 5+ years leading enterprise ERP implementation projects.  Domain knowledge preferred, with a preference for awareness in Finance systems and business process including: Order to cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procure to pay
• Master in the art of setting up an effective meeting.
• Do you have the right people in the room?
• Do they know why they’re there? Is the expected outcome clear?
• During meetings, do you set the pace and tone and ensure that the focus stays on the expected outcome?
• Outstanding and effective interpersonal skills; along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts concisely, clearly and effectively across multiple levels including executive leadership team, peers, managers and junior staff.
• Presentation skills - you can command a room (or a Zoom) when needed to bring people along with you & ultimately get them to agree to do what you request.
• Fast learner who is comfortable with some ambiguity and changing priorities in a sometimes unstructured environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, high energy, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to multi-task and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to build credibility and relationships quickly across functions and levels.
• Team organizer, builder, and motivator with exceptional influencing skills who can exercise judgment related to prioritization and risk management.
• Experienced in agile and traditional project management methodologies.
• Demonstrated project management leadership skills, with direct responsibility for managing project teams (of varying size), budget and schedule.
• Demonstrated history of delivering high quality results on schedule and within budget.
• Experienced in prioritizing business and technical requirements to produce project plans and estimates.
• Not only are your meeting materials crisp, they look awesome too.
• You are skilled at creating compelling visuals to facilitate communication.
• PMI-ACP, PMP, Scrum Master or similar certification a plus
• NetSuite experience is a bonus a plus

We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!

Life at Udemy 

We aspire to be as vibrant and dynamic as the communities we serve, as inquisitive as those who use our platform, and as revolutionary as the future we strive to open for everyone. Here are some of the things we love about life at Udemy:

•  We’re invested in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. From creating employee resource groups, ensuring we’re a Fair Pay Workplace, and building a flexible work culture, our belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI) initiatives always put our people first. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to work because when we all do, we’re better for it.
  
• Learning is what we do – inside and out. Our Learning & Development team is second to none, helping ensure your journey is one of continuous progression. You’ll also have unlimited access to Udemy courses, monthly UDays (meeting-free professional development days), and a generous annual professional development stipend.
  
• Our reason to exist is to revolutionize learning – that calls for taking risks and learning from failures. Whether it’s our hackathons (a company-wide effort to envision new possibilities for our product) or sharing our prototypes, we see experimentation as a crucial step on the path to success.
  
• We’re committed to creating world-class employee experiences and are proud of the recognition of this by Great Place to Work. Learn more about our certification here and find out what it's like to work at Udemy on our blog.

Of course, the best thing about being part of Udemy is knowing your work makes a difference for people and organizations around the world. You’ve got the skills; why not use them to help others develop theirs?

At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our Benefits Start With U

Our benefits package at Udemy “starts with U” and is grounded in mission-driven benefits that intentionally align with our core values. Here’s a sneak peek at just a few highlighted benefits if you’re a full-time Udemate based in the United States:

• Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverage
• HSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre-tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributions
• Transgender Benefits: Expanded medical coverage for gender-affirming care
• Parental Benefits: Financial assistance for fertility (including egg-freezing), adoption, and surrogacy expenses; twelve weeks of paid family bonding for birth, surrogacy, adoption, and foster placement (plus up to six to ten weeks of paid disability leave for birthing parents) as well as a two-week “ease-back” program that enables parents to return part-time at full pay
• Whole U: Fully paid memberships for meditation/mindfulness, therapy/coaching visits, financial planning, fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, menopause care, breastmilk shipping, and caregiving support
• Learning: Free access to Udemy and Udemy Business plus a yearly stipend to spend on professional development
• Retirement: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contribution
• Charitable Giving: Corporate charitable match for eligible nonprofits and charities
• Vacation: Flexible vacation for salaried Udemates and fifteen days per year for hourly
• Holidays: Twelve paid holidays throughout the year

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