Program Manager – Media / Finance Operations Systems
We are looking for an experienced Program Manager – Media / Finance Operations Systems with 15+ years of experience in Program and Project Management, preferably within the Media Technology, Broadcasting, Advertising, Publishing, OTT, or Entertainment Technology domain.
The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Media Technology platforms, ERP implementations, financial reconciliation, revenue management, and large-scale business transformation initiatives.
The candidate will be responsible for providing end-to-end leadership for media operations and related finance operations platforms, ensuring successful implementation, integration, deployment, and ongoing support of business-critical applications.
This role requires close collaboration with Finance, Legal, PMO, Vendor Management, and Technology/Product teams to drive operational excellence, platform optimization, and successful program delivery across multiple geographies.
Key Responsibilities1. Program & Project Management
- Lead and deliver complex, multi-geography implementation projects involving Media and Finance Operations.
- Define project governance, execution strategies, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and success metrics.
- Drive end-to-end project lifecycle management, from initiation and planning through execution, deployment, and closure.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and escalations.
- Establish and maintain effective project governance and reporting frameworks.
- Provide regular program updates, progress reports, and risk assessments to executive leadership.
- Manage stakeholders to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.2. Media Platform & System Implementation
- Lead and support implementation initiatives involving Media Systems and enterprise platforms.
- Drive system integration initiatives in collaboration with internal subject matter experts and external vendors.
- Work closely with business and technology teams to maximize platform utilization and business value.
- Ensure seamless alignment between media workflows, operational processes, and financial systems.
- Collaborate with ERP teams to manage end-to-end project delivery and integration with media systems.
- Oversee application deployment, production readiness, and ongoing platform support.3. Financial Reconciliation & Governance
- Partner with Finance teams to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and effective reporting.
- Drive initiatives related to financial reconciliation, revenue management, and finance operations.
- Work closely with Technology teams to implement required solutions and ensure successful UAT and production deployment.
- Develop detailed project plans, tasks, and activities based on finance operations requirements.
- Understand and manage finance-related processes, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), vendor invoicing, and payments.
- Coordinate with vendors, operations teams, and internal technical teams to resolve operational and financial system issues.4. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Provide strong, decision-oriented leadership across cross-functional teams.
- Drive collaboration between business, finance, technology, and vendor teams to ensure timely project delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regional, global, and market-level stakeholders.
- Manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving.
- Ensure alignment of business objectives, project priorities, and delivery commitments.Required Skills & Experience
- 15+ years of overall experience in Program Management / Project Management.
- Proven experience in Media Technology, Broadcasting, Advertising, Publishing, OTT, or Entertainment Technology.
- Hands-on experience with MediaTool, Prisma, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), and other enterprise media operations or finance operations platforms.
- Strong understanding of Media Systems implementation and ERP integration.
- Extensive experience in Financial Reconciliation and Revenue Management processes.
- Strong knowledge of Finance Operations, including GL, AP, AR, vendor invoicing, payments, and compliance.
- Proven track record of delivering complex implementation projects involving multiple stakeholders and geographies.
- Expertise in Program Governance, Budget Management, Risk Management, and Resource Planning.
- Strong understanding of business process transformation and operational excellence.
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Legal, PMO, Vendor Management, and Resource Management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and executive stakeholder management skills.Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, Agile, SAFe, or equivalent certifications.
- MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
- Experience with Media Finance Systems, Revenue Operations, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Exposure to vendor management and global delivery models.
- Experience managing large-scale ERP and media technology transformation programs.Key Competencies
- Strategic Program Leadership
- Prisma Platform Expertise
- Media Technology & Systems Implementation
- ERP Transformation & Integration
- Financial Reconciliation & Governance
- Revenue Management
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Change Management
- Executive Communication
- Risk & Compliance Management
- Cross-functional Team LeadershipEducation
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related discipline.
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.Note: Candidates with strong experience in Media Technology platforms, Prisma, ERP implementation, and Financial Reconciliation will be preferred.