Technical Program Manager

Excelerate LLC is a boutique consulting firm distinguished by its hands‑on, collaborative approach to solving complex business challenges. We partner closely with our clients, bringing deeply experienced consultants who work in a facilitative style to deliver practical, lasting impact. Our work is grounded in four core values: humility, energy, integrity, and flexibility. These principles shape our culture, guide our work, and define the people who thrive here. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive execution across a portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives spanning ERP/EPM modernization, Chart of Accounts redesign, contract lifecycle management, and privacy programs. This is a technically fluent leadership role, partnering closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to translate complex domain requirements into structured, delivered outcomes. This role is not about managing status reports – it's about redefining how finance, legal, and privacy operate in a modern, cloud‑native environment, and then making it happen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership Lead large‑scale finance transformation programs (must have led at least two end‑to‑end transformations). Coordinate across finance, product, and technology teams to drive execution against roadmap, milestones, and dependencies. Manage program risks, timelines, and stakeholder alignment in a complex, matrixed environment. Facilitate executive‑level decision‑making and provide clear recommendations to senior leadership. EPM/ERP Domain Expertise & Advisory Drive key architecture and design decisions across ERP and EPM platforms (Oracle preferred). Lead evaluation of solution options and tradeoffs, ensuring alignment with long‑term business objectives. Advise on ERP/EPM integration strategy, including how upstream design decisions impact downstream planning and reporting. Help the SteerCo think through what to automate, what to rethink, and how to move from legacy processes to cloud‑native best practices. Finance Process & Chart of Accounts (CoA) Transformation Lead redesign of planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, reimagining FP&A for a cloud‑native environment. Enable a modern FP&A operating model that improves cycle times, data accuracy, and decision support. Lead and advise on end‑to‑end Chart of Accounts redesign, a core pillar of the transformation. Ensure alignment between CoA design, EPM planning models, reporting hierarchies, and business dimensions. Partner with finance stakeholders to align solutions with operational and strategic objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

Deep expertise in finance process and operating model transformation, with a strong understanding of how to reimagine finance functions (FP&A, Record‑to‑Report, planning, and reporting) in a cloud‑native environment. Strong understanding of the EPM landscape, including how planning, forecasting, and reporting integrate across platforms. Experience leading Chart of Accounts redesign and understanding how upstream ERP architecture supports downstream EPM and reporting. Experience establishing program governance, operating rhythms, and mobilization plans for large‑scale transformations. Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to C‑suite stakeholders. Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving scope in long‑term transformation programs. Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Technology, or related field preferred. Comfortable engaging with IST time zone on occasion to support global program coordination. Location: Mountain View, CA or San Diego, CA preferred West Coast candidates considered with occasional travel to Mountain View Employment Type: Project‑based hourly W2 (benefits eligible) with the potential to convert to W2 Salary Hourly Rate: $90 - $100 #J-18808-Ljbffr Excelerate