Senior Leader, FinTech Automation Solution Architect

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Job Title: Senior Leader, FinTech Automation Solution Architect

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, approximately 65,000 team members working at more than 250 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Powertrain, Clean Air, and Performance Solutions, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

We’re searching for a highly skilled and experienced leader to drive automation, RPA, generative AI/ChatGPT/ML initiatives for our Finance operations.  This role will be instrumental in leading transformation projects, streamlining finance operations, and driving efficiency through implementation of cutting-edge automation and AI solutions.  The ideal candidate will bring a mix of technical expertise, functional understanding of Finance operations, and a collaborative approach to delivering solutions that support our evolving needs.

The role will report to the VP, Corporate Functions and will champion the adoption technical strategy solution roadmap including solutions for Corporate and Shared Services functions.  This will include defining a digital roadmap, standardizing core processes and services driving efficiency, accuracy, and agility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategy and Leadership
  • Partner with Finance leaders in process mining to identify opportunities for automation and AI/ML to optimize finance processes, reduce cost and enhance productivity.
  • Develop and lead a comprehensive automation, RPA, and AI/ML strategy for Finance.
  • Serve as thought leader on emerging trends in automation, AI/ML within the Finance domain.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Solution Development & Implementation
  • Oversee end to end development of automation solutions from requirements gathering and design to implementation and scaling.
  • Lead the deployment of RPA tools to automate repetitive finance processes, ensuring accuracy and speed.
  • Develop machine learning models to support finance analytics, forecasting, and risk assessment, leveraging predictive insights for strategic decision making.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
  • Work closely with cross functional teams including Finance, Enterprise Architecture, Data and Security to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Act as a liaison between Finance and Enterprise Architecture teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
  • Champion change management strategies to drive adoption of new solutions within the Finance function.
• Operational Excellence & Optimization
  • Establish KPI’s and metrics to measure the impact and success of automation and AI/ML initiatives.
  • Continuously optimize deployed solutions by leveraging user feedback and data driven insights.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for data governance best practices in all automation and AI/ML solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT automation, RPA or AI/ML with a focus on finance technology.
• Proven experience leading large-scale automation and AI/ML initiatives.
• Expert proficiency with cloud platforms (i.e. AWS, Azure)
• Expert proficiency with automation tools (i.e. UiPath, Automation Anywhere).
• Expert proficiency with machine learning platforms.
• Expert proficiency with AI tools (i.e. ChatGPT, MSFT Co-Pilot)
• Excellent understanding finance technology including ERP (SAP and non-SAP), OneStream.
• Strong understanding of finance operations, processes, and key challenges.
• Strong project management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of, and hands on experience with, digital transformation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  industry specific topics (e.g., employee services, recruitment, compensation, skill development) preferred.
• Strong process and domain architecture skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with visual modeling tool.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies preferred
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to direct collaborative efforts of direct reports and other resources throughout the organization, including internal and vendor technical resources and other constituent groups as appropriate.
• Excellent presentation, public speaking, and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data to make strategic and tactical decisions.
• Proven track record in effective delivery of solutions.
• Experience in working with stakeholders and delivering global transformation initiatives.
• Ability to manage change, resolve conflicts and ensure collaboration within teams and/or units; includes maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity.
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities in keeping with core strategic goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems; ability to develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate.
• Ability to evaluate and identify opportunities from a strategic perspective, including ability to develop, prioritize and implement plans to meet organization’s core strategic goals.
• Ability to work independently and manage the independent work of other team members as appropriate; includes the ability to recognize need for involvement of other teams/peers and capability to effectively facilitate that collaboration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.