Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead and drive the end-to-end transformation of Intel's Rebate operations, with a primary focus on GRAST (Global Rebate Accrual & Settlement Transformation) and IAO (Incentive Accounting & Operations) workstreams. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong execution discipline, capable of aligning cross-functional stakeholders and delivering complex, large-scale transformation programs.

 

Key Responsibilities

🔷 Program Leadership

• Own and drive the GRAST and IAO transformation roadmap, from strategy definition to full deployment
• Establish program governance structure including milestones, KPIs, risk management, and escalation paths
• Lead program planning sessions, sprint reviews, and executive-level status reporting
• Define and manage interdependencies across workstreams, ensuring alignment and on-time delivery

🔷 Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for GRAST and IAO transformation for Finance, IT, Sales Operations, and Business leadership
• Facilitate alignment between business process owners, system teams, and regional operations teams
• Drive executive stakeholder engagement, including preparation of business reviews and decision papers
• Manage relationships with external vendors and implementation partners where applicable

🔷 Process & Business Transformation

• Lead current-state assessment and future-state design for rebate accrual, settlement, and incentive accounting processes
• Partner with process owners to identify automation, simplification, and standardization opportunities
• Drive change management activities including communications, training, and adoption plans
• Ensure transformation initiatives comply with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards

🔷 Team Enablement

• Coach and mentor team members across GRAST and IAO workstreams
• Build and maintain a high-performance, collaborative team culture
• Track team capacity and resource allocation to ensure sustainable delivery

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of program/project management experience, with at least 3+ years in large-scale business or finance transformation programs
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional, global programs in a matrixed organization
• Strong understanding of rebate operations, incentive management, or trade finance processes
• Experience working with ERP/CRM systems (SAP, SFDC, or equivalent) in a transformation context
• Excellent communication skills – able to present complex topics clearly to both technical and executive audiences
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• PMP, Agile, or equivalent program management certification preferred

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Sales Operations, Finance Ops, or Channel Operations
• Familiarity with GRAST or IAO processes within rebate ecosystem
• Experience with process mining, RPA, or digital transformation tools
• Knowledge of SOX compliance in the context of rebate accrual and settlements
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

 

About Accenture

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