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.