Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance Operations to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the AEC industry and possess a deep understanding of finance and accounting, project management lifecycle training design, and experience with Deltek Software. As a Director of Finance Operations, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the project management capabilities of our workforce through the development and delivery of specialized training programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Financial Fundamentals Training Design:
  • Design and deliver comprehensive financial fundamentals training for Project Managers, Project Analyst and Accountants, and General Managers within the AEC industry.
  • Design, customize, and deliver training materials to meet the specific needs and challenges of project management stakeholders.
• Full Project Management Lifecyle Training:
  • Partner with cross-functional team to conduct critical path analysis.
  • Develop and deliver technical and financial training modules and programs covering the entire project management lifecycle.
• Deltek Software Expertise:
  • Leverage your strong understanding of Deltek software to provide in-depth training on its functionalities and features – creating the "Company Way" for project management.
  • Stay current on the latest updates and developments in Deltek software to ensure training materials are always up-to-date.
• Capability and Capacity Enhancement:
  • Work towards turbocharging the company’s project management capabilities and capacity through effective training program design.
  • Partner with Subject Matter Experts to conduct thorough needs assessments in collaboration with Finance and Accounting, project management, and business operations teams to identify training gaps and opportunities for improvement.
  • Engage with business and operational leaders to understand strategic priorities and incorporate them into training programs.
• Creative and Sticky Design:
  • Design and deliver world class training modalities to create sticky content consumption (ie eLearning, Case Studies, Instructor-Led, Interactive, On-the-Job, and Video-based trainings)

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Proven experience working in the AEC industry, with a focus on project management and financial controls.
• Strong understanding of Deltek software and hands-on experience with its application.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training programs, with a focus on financial fundamentals and project management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a very fast-paced environment.