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Oracle ERP Cloud Consulting Senior Project Manager in Salem, Oregon
Job Description
Oracle’s mission is to help people see data in new ways, discover insights, and unlock endless possibilities.
At Oracle North America Applications Consulting, we’re building the bridge between Oracle’s innovative technology and the people who use it to achieve incredible things.
Our team focuses on North American based clients using our back-office cloud applications. Our resources are primarily located in North America and India. We’re growing fast, and we need consultants ready to bring their unique skills, energy, and creativity to help us continuously innovate how we deliver world-class client experiences on cloud applications projects.
The role of a Cloud Consulting Senior Project Manager requires an experienced project management professional with strong business acumen, technical competency in SaaS-based software and leadership skills for successful delivery of Oracle ERP solutions (software + services).
The Cloud Consulting Senior Project Manager works closely with Delivery teams, Solution Architects, Sales, Customer Success Managers, and Services Operations to ensure customer technology deployments & projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to the project plan scope. The Cloud Consulting Senior Project Manager will also identify and mitigate any risks throughout the project(s) s/he manages.
The Cloud Consulting Senior Project Manager must be able to manage cross-functional teams from different Oracle departments and demonstrate diplomacy and the ability to manage demanding customers. They must demonstrate leadership and motivational skills and mentor other members of the PMO. The Cloud Consulting Senior Project Manager actively contributes to continuous PMO process improvements and publishes contributions to the knowledge base.
Career Level - IC4
Responsibilities
Responsibilities displayed in the job posting
Specifically, s/he will be responsible for deliverables at every phase of the software implementation lifecycle, as well as:
Responsible for project execution, financial performance, and deliverable execution within agreed project parameters.
Plan, monitor, manage and communicate stages, activities, tasks, and status of the project/program including financial performance.
Support engagement Delivery Lead to ensure projects are delivered successfully with high quality outcomes.
Responsive to and resolves complex project team and client escalations from within the project team and client organization and raising to leadership when necessary.
Liaise with the Portfolio Manager, and actively participate in the Quality Management / Assurance process including supporting and resolving the results/actions identified within the team.
Execute on defined scope and manage scope changes as identified including leveraging a comprehensive change control process to identify, quantify and escalate impactful changes appropriately.
Manage overall delivery acceptance process including client approvals.
Partners with client for overall operational and financial metrics.
Aligns with Oracle's Delivery organization to drive enablement and adherence to deployment practices and principles.
Supports the client for a transition to a run state including assisting client with use of Oracle support vehicles including Customer Connect.
Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationship with the engagement Delivery Lead and client.
Accountable for outcome of scope management in support of project goals, client vision, and Oracle account strategy.
Support the facilitation of negotiations within the project team and client related to scope as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Track record of leading and managing implementations of various sizes and scale.
Experience in Cloud Based implementations and an advocate for common use of our TCM+ methods and leading practices.
Demonstrated experience at building trust and influencing at the project team (internal and external) and Oracle support function levels.
Experience in developing and motivating project leaders and high-performing project teams in various sized engagements.
Experienced /expert in project management.
Understands SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS leading practices.
Working knowledge of the Oracle ERP solutions.
Understanding of project financial and budgetary principals.
Functionally astute in using project management software (MS project, Excel, Visio) other analytical and statistical software packages and tools.
Formal Program/Project Management training & certification or in pursuit of CAPM/PMP certification.
Bachelor's degree in a related field a plus.
Travel Component: approx. 25% travel may be necessary to be successful in this role.
The Life of a Cloud Consulting Project Manager
Client success
Our entire practice takes a “client first” approach to everything we do. You will design solutions for what the client needs—scaled to their business—nothing more, nothing less.
You will work as a trusted advisor for the client, delivering with quality, and predictability. You will strive to exceed the client’s expectations and maintain a culture of accountability by continuously soliciting client feedback—and acting on it.
Leadership
You will lead, coach, and mentor junior employees on the Oracle team to confirm all team members are proactively completing tasks at hand. You will participate in shaping our team, recruiting, people development, and programs to engage and develop our people.
You will help imagine the art of the possible, dreaming up what we aren’t thinking about—new assets, better delivery approaches—and help our clients do the same.
At Oracle Consulting, we believe:
The attributes of modern cloud businesses demand new ways of thinking: more human-centered and experienced-based approaches.
Cloud technology should free people from bureaucracy and hierarchy and empower them to analyze and solve problems independently.
Aligning people, processes, and technology to the overall business strategy—with empathy and creativity—transforms industries.
Celebrating each employee’s contributions—not just their skills on paper, but who they really are—cultivates an environment where our people are engaged, believe in our vision, and are fiercely committed to creating game-changing results for our clients.
Operating with candor builds trust. We develop long-lasting client relationships and engage as a trusted adviser on whom our clients can depend.
People are the heart of every business. Developing and coaching the people to excel in their role, achieving great things for an individual’s career, the business, and our clients is paramount to our success.
Collaborating with your colleagues to create thought leadership improves the way we deliver in the market.
Disclaimer:
Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $87,000 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
About Us
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.
When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.
We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
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Disclaimer:
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