Program Manager - Oracle Cloud Transformation

International Business Machines Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM in Ottawa is seeking a Project Manager: Oracle Transformation to lead a project team in delivering Oracle Applications solutions per the project charter or contract. You will own scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, vendor coordination, and adherence to PM methodologies to drive successful outcomes for clients across industries. This position requires availability to work Atlantic hours and collaboration with IBM and client stakeholders

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in managing large-scale projects within scope, cost, and schedule constraints.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Applications and delivery.
• Strong familiarity with project management methodologies and their application.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams including IBM, client, and third-party resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the project plan, budget, structure, schedule, and staffing.
• Provide strong leadership to the project team to ensure collaboration and delivery.
• Oversee contractual deliverables to ensure compliance with the project charter or contract.
• Apply project management methodologies to drive success.
• Coordinate IBM, client, and third-party resources to meet project needs.

Skills

Project management

Oracle Apps

PM methodologies

Team leadership

Contract management

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Project Manager: Oracle Transformation, you will lead a project team in delivering Oracle Applications solutions as per the project charter or contract. You will hold overall accountability for managing project scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Manage Project Plan and Budget: Develop and manage the project plan, budget, structure, schedule, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project delivery. This includes managing both IBM and client employees, as well as third-party vendors.
• Lead Project Team: Provide strong leadership to the project team to ensure collaboration and effective solution delivery.
• Ensure Contractual Compliance: Oversee and manage contractual deliverables to ensure compliance with the project charter or contract.
• Apply PM Methodologies: Utilize expertise in project management methodologies to drive project success.
• Coordinate Resources: Coordinate staffing requirements, including IBM, client, and third-party vendor resources, to meet project needs.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Deep Expertise in Project Management: Proven experience in managing large-scale projects, with a strong track record of delivering results within scope, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Experience with Oracle Applications: In-depth knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Applications, including implementation and delivery of Oracle solutions.
• Strong Understanding of PM Methodologies: Deep familiarity with project management methodologies, including their application in complex project environments.
• Experience in Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, including IBM, client, and third-party vendor resources, to achieve project objectives.
• Contract Management Expertise: Experience in managing contractual deliverables and ensuring compliance with project charters or contracts.

Must be available to work Atlantic hours.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Advanced Oracle Solutions Knowledge: Experience with Oracle Enterprise Applications implementation and delivery, including expertise in Oracle solutions.
• Complex Project Environment Exposure: Familiarity with managing large-scale projects, including experience with project management methodologies in complex environments.
• Cross-Functional Leadership Skills: Experience in leading high-performing teams, including IBM, client, and third-party vendor resources, to achieve project objectives.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.