Consulting Project Technical Director

Oracle Corporation; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle Corporation is seeking a Cloud Consulting Senior Project Manager to lead ERP software deployments and services for enterprise customers. You will partner with Delivery teams, Solution Architects, Sales, and Customer Success to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned to the project plan.

You will manage cross-functional teams, govern scope and financials, mitigate risks, and mentor other PMO staff while contributing to process improvements and Oracle-wide deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution within agreed parameters and budgets.
• Plan, monitor, and report stages, activities, and status.
• Coordinate with Delivery Lead to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Resolve complex escalations with client and project team.
• Engage Portfolio Manager and support Quality Management / Assurance.
• Manage scope changes using change control processes.
• Oversee delivery acceptance and client approvals.

Job description

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.

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 escal(a?) 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.