Program Manager

Program Manager – Finance M&A Integration (Bilingual English/Spanish)Location: Chicago, IL (Preferred) Hybrid or onsite preferred; flexibility may be considered for the right candidate.Program Manager to lead the Finance workstream within a large-scale Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) integration program. This role will be responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of finance-related integration activities, including systems, processes, data, controls, and stakeholder alignment. The ideal candidate will bring strong M&A integration experience, deep understanding of financial systems and processes, and hands-on experience working with platforms such as PeopleSoft, Kyriba, and Coupa. Given the global nature of the integration, bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written) is a critical requirement.Key Responsibilities Program & Integration ManagementLead the Finance workstream within the broader M&A integration program, ensuring alignment with overall integration strategy, timelines, and value-creation objectives.Develop and manage detailed integration plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues for finance-related activities.Coordinate closely with cross-functional workstreams (IT, HR, Legal, Tax, Operations) to ensure seamless integration execution.Establish and maintain program governance, including status reporting, steering committee updates, RAID logs, and decision tracking.Finance & Systems IntegrationOversee integration of finance processes and systems including:ERP (PeopleSoft)Treasury and Cash Management (Kyriba)Procure-to-Pay / Spend Management (Coupa)Partner with Finance, IT, and external vendors to define target-state architecture and transition roadmaps.Ensure alignment of accounting policies, financial controls, reporting structures, and compliance requirements across entities.Support data migration, system cutover planning, and post-integration stabilization activities.Stakeholder & Communication ManagementServe as the primary point of contact for Finance leadership across both acquiring and acquired entities.Facilitate bilingual (English/Spanish) meetings, workshops, and communications with regional and global stakeholders.Translate complex financial and technical topics into clear, actionable updates for executive audiences.Risk, Compliance & Change ManagementIdentify and proactively manage integration risks related to financial operations, systems, controls, and timelines.Ensure integration activities comply with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.Drive change management and adoption efforts, including training coordination and transition support for finance teams.