Global Program Manager – Business credit cards rollout

Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture. We offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and are committed to supporting your development within the company. Our business principles include: Integrity, Health, Safety & Environment, Quality & Professionalism, Respect, Sustainability, and Leadership.

Job Description
We are seeking a results-driven Global Program Manager to lead the implementation and management of a global corporate credit card program across multiple regions. This strategic role will collaborate across Finance, Procurement, Treasury, IT and HR to ensure a successful rollout aligned with operational, financial, and compliance requirements worldwide.

This is a fix-term 2 years contract (with a potential to extend).
You will report to the Procurement Category Manager and Group Treasurer

The Successful Candidate

• Will have experience in rolling-out and managing card solutions (T&E, purchase cards, virtual cards)
• Will strategically develop and expand the selected card solutions
• Will design and implement the operations to manage the credit card program from a shared service center
• Lead the end-to-end global rollout of a standardized business credit card program.
• Define and implement program governance, policies, and controls aligned with T&E and procurement.
• Manage relationships with card issuers.
• Partner with IT and Finance teams to integrate card feeds into ERP platform (Oracle).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and local tax laws.
• Drive change management to support global adoption and policy alignment.
• Coordinate tasks completion with internal and external teams
• Monitor KPIs: adoption rate, policy compliance, cost savings.
• Provide support, training, and communication plans for employees and stakeholders.
• Continuously improve processes, controls, and vendor performance.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Experience, Skills And Competencies

• 7+ years in program/project management in global finance, treasury, or procurement
• Experience with corporate card programs or global payments.
• Background with global card issuers (Amex, Visa, etc.).
• Good knowledge of Oracle Finance and T&E
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, international teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in project management.
• Fluent in English (must have); other languages a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Reasoning skills to analyze disparate information flows
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure
• Goal-oriented and action focused, yet comfortable working with ambiguity
• Strong motivating and influencing skills at all levels of the organization
• Strong critical thinking and quantitative analysis skills
• Spend analytics and reporting experience.
• Global change management success
• Collaboration / Networking skills

Please send your CV in English
Additional Information
Why SGS?

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and work model.
• Access SGS University and Campus for continuous learning options.
• Thrive in a multinational environment, collaborating with colleagues from multiple continents.
• Benefit from our comprehensive benefits platform.

Join Us:
At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential.