Sr. Program Manager I - FinOps

Schedule: Full Time Job Type: Hybrid Salary Type: Salary Req #: 3632 No immigration sponsorship or transfer available for this role. About the Role At Uber Freight, we simplify the movement of goods to help communities thrive. We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager I to join our dynamic Financial Operations (FinOps) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, project management, and a proven track record of successfully delivering highly visible projects and programs. This role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and closing of financial projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and meet high-quality standards. What the Candidate Will Do • Project and Roadmap Planning • Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements to support business priorities • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, and success criteria. • Drive insight generation to inform roadmap plan, partnering cross functionally to identify opportunities Process Optimization and Data Analysis • Analyze data to inform project planning and monitor progress of initiatives, and leverage metrics and reports to ensure projects align to business metrics • Develop dashboards, reports, and analyses to drive process improvements and automation for operations functions • Identify dependencies between cross functional partners and financial operations to improve processes, increase automation, and create governance for processes that affect financial metrics • Execution and Monitoring • Lead project execution, ensuring adherence to project plans and timelines. • Develop project success criteria and report on project progress and metrics, identifying and addressing potential risks and issues promptly. • Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines effectively. Collaborate with functional users to document process changes and, if needed, train relevant users. • Financial Expertise • Apply in-depth knowledge of financial services to guide project teams and make informed decisions. • Understand financial regulations and compliance requirements relevant to project deliverables. Stakeholder Communication. • Maintain transparent and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization. • Provide regular project updates, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended actions. • Quality Assurance • Implement quality assurance processes to ensure project deliverables meet industry standards. • Conduct thorough project reviews and assessments at key milestones. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree • 3+ years of program management experience • Strong understanding of process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies • SQL proficiency and advanced Excel/data management skills • Advanced knowledge and experience with Tableau and/or Power BI Preferred Qualifications • Experience in the freight, logistics, or financial services sector. • 3+ yrs experience building queries, reports, dashboards, and data analytics • PMP Certification • Process Mapping, Kaizen, CI tools and methodologies • Jira, Smartsheet, or other Project Management Tools • Experience implementing AI solutions and increasing automation Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation