Senior EPMO & Oracle HCM Project Lead

Careerwebsite; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

AMANA in Dubai is seeking a PMO/Oracle HCM specialist to lead planning, governance, and reporting for HRIS projects. You will coordinate across HR, IT, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and accurate dashboards.

Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years in PMO functions, strong Oracle HCM knowledge, and proven ability to manage RAID logs, UAT, and change control in a fast-paced construction ERP context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in PMO, project coordination, project management, or EPMO functions.
• Experience supporting HR transformation, HRIS, or Oracle HCM implementation projects.
• Working knowledge of Oracle HCM modules such as Core HR, Talent Management, Recruitment, Learning, Compensation, or Workforce Management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and PMO best practices.
• Experience preparing executive dashboards, status reports, and project performance metrics.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) and change control processes.
• Knowledge of testing lifecycles, including UAT planning, execution, and defect management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-PMOCP, or Agile certifications are preferred.
• Experience working with system implementation vendors and cross-functional teams is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Track, monitor, and report on project performance, milestones, risks, dependencies, and overall progress.
• Support the planning, execution, and governance of Oracle HCM-related projects and initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, status reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, and governance materials.
• Coordinate project activities across business, HR, IT, and vendor teams to ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
• Assist in the management of project risks, issues, assumptions, and change requests, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.
• Maintain project management tools, project plans, resource trackers, and reporting systems.
• Support project governance activities, including steering committee meetings, status reviews, and executive reporting.
• Monitor project performance and provide insights, recommendations, and corrective actions to improve project outcomes.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure alignment between project teams, business owners, and external partners.
• Support Oracle HCM implementation activities, including requirements gathering, process mapping, testing coordination, and deployment planning.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect tracking, and validation of Oracle HCM enhancements and system changes.
• Assist with change management, training coordination, user readiness activities, and adoption initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EPMO methodologies, project management standards, and organizational governance frameworks.
• Maintain project portfolios, action logs, RAID logs, and project-related repositories.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices across project teams and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, HR teams, IT teams, vendors, and implementation partners.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

Job description

AMANA in Dubai is seeking a PMO/Oracle HCM specialist to lead planning, governance, and reporting for HRIS projects. You will coordinate across HR, IT, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and accurate dashboards.

Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years in PMO functions, strong Oracle HCM knowledge, and proven ability to manage RAID logs, UAT, and change control in a fast-paced construction ERP context.