Lead a team of Project Managers and Senior Projects Managers.
Serve as an initial escalation point for issues and risks that arise on your team’s projects.
Lead the annual performance review process for your team of direct reports.
Provide & support mentorship & professional growth opportunities for your team of direct reports.
Assist in the Sales-to-Deliver handoff between sales & delivery team on projects that are not yet staffed with a Project Manager.
Help initiate Internal and Client facing kick-off materials and planning activities.
Support client senior leadership and C-Level discussions to set project execution standards, timing, and critical considerations for success.
Support project escalations internally at Argano by being the first point of escalation for your direct reports and their project issues/risks.
Support corrective action planning and mitigation actions as needed.
Attend and facilitate Argano internal project risk mitigation calls.
Lead & support developing and improving PMO methodology standards; including new standards of practice, policies, and procedures.
Lead and support best practice use of Argano Project Management tools and methods.
Lead and support training of new hires within the Argano Oracle PMO Practice.
Assist leadership with PM staffing across all Oracle Cloud implementation projects.
Lead and support other internal improvement initiatives as outlined by Oracle Delivery Leadership in alignment with organizational change and improvement goals.
Lead Oracle Cloud ERP implementation projects from initiation to closure, adhering to project management principles and practices.
Develop and execute project plans, establish staffing requirements, and adjust as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage project risks, actions, issues, and decisions, and drive completion by the team.
Work closely with stakeholders, team members, and senior management to ensure project success.
Maintain clear and regular communication with all parties involved, providing updates on project progress, challenges, and achievements.
Ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and client expectations.
Implement quality control processes and conduct quality reviews.
Maintain and manage a Project Budget Tracker/Burn Sheet to ensure the allocated budget is not exceeded.
Assemble project teams, assign tasks, and manage resources.
Foster collaboration and communication among team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
MBA or relevant master's degree preferred.
10 to 15 years of experience in Oracle project management.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience managing Oracle Cloud ERP implementation projects.
Comprehensive understanding of Multiple Oracle Cloud ERP, SCM, HCM, CX or ERP applications, including Financials, Procurement, Supply Chain, CPQ, Service/Field Service, Commerce Cloud, EPM Planning, EPM FCC, etc.
Proven experience in managing complex projects with cross-functional teams.
Proven experience managing large teams of 30+ consultants with a mixture of on-shore, near-shore and off-shore team members.
Proven experience delivering large Oracle ERP Cloud implementations with budgets larger than $8 Million USD.
Proficiency in project management methodologies and best practices.
Strong leadership skills and ability to provide guidance and support to ensure successful project execution.
Familiarity with project management tools and software: Such as Smartsheet, JIRA, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
Executive Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication to interact effectively with clients and internal teams. Ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, including senior leaders and C-Level Executives. Understand client needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
Strategic Thinking Skills: Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans.
Negotiation Skills: Negotiate contracts, agreements, and service-level expectations.
Problem Solving Skills: Identify and address client issues promptly. Collaborate with the team to find effective solutions.
Team Collaboration Skills: Work closely with cross-functional teams. Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
Preferred: Previous experience in a role requiring solution architect level understanding of Oracle applications.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Oracle project managementOracle Cloud ERP implementationproject management methodologiesbudget managementrisk managementquality control processesproject planningcross-functional team managementstakeholder managementperformance review process

Soft Skills

leadershipexecutive communicationclient relationship managementstrategic thinkingnegotiationproblem solvingteam collaborationmentorshiporganizational skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA or relevant master's degree