Senior Project Manager (HFM) - (CONTRACT)

Project Management Connection; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead an Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) Upgrade Project. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience managing large-scale IT projects and a proven record of successfully delivering HFM projects. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical understanding of financial consolidation systems are essential. This role requires managing cross-functional teams and ensuring quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of project management experience in large-scale IT or finance projects.
• Proven experience leading HFM projects.
• Experience in financial services or insurance sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the HFM upgrade project.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including finance and IT.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical understanding of financial systems

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Oracle HFM or EPM-related certifications

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Fluid

Job description

Role Overview :

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead an HFM Upgrade Project. The ideal candidate should have recent experience working with the company (within the past 5 years) and a proven track record of successfully delivering Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) projects. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical understanding of financial consolidation systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the HFM upgrade project, from initiation to post-implementation support.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including finance, IT, vendors, and external consultants.
• Ensure alignment with the company’s governance, compliance, and reporting standards.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and executive sponsors.
• Ensure quality assurance and testing protocols are followed.
• Drive change management and user adoption strategies.

Required Experience :

• Minimum 8–10 years of project management experience in large-scale IT or finance projects.
• Must have worked with the company in the past 5 years in a project management capacity.
• Proven experience leading HFM projects (upgrades, implementations, or migrations).
• Experience working in financial services or insurance sectors is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Oracle EPM suite and integration with other financial systems.

Technical Skills :

• Strong understanding of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) architecture and functionality.
• Knowledge of financial consolidation and reporting processes.
• Experience with project scope related to Smart View, FDMEE, or other Oracle EPM tools that interact with HFM.
• Knowledge of cloud migration.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Fluid).
• Understanding of data migration, system integration, and UAT processes.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Soft Skills :

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Comfortable presenting to executive leadership and steering committees.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field advantageous.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.
• Oracle HFM or EPM-related certifications are advantageous.

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