Oracle Cloud Programme Manager

The Program Manager will be responsible for managing large technology implementation projects that contain multiple sub-projects within an overall program. These programs will have a high degree of complexity, are often on a global scale, and can contain multiple technology components. This individual will also be responsible for working closely with the Apps Associates’ PMO on internal initiatives to grow the Practice. This position reports to the Practice Director within the Apps Associates PMO.
Collaborate with client contacts managing cross-functional client project team members to facilitate project delivery
Concept, Requirements Definition, Design, Build, Test, and Deployment
Collaborate with Apps Associates project team members, who are both onshore and offshore to successfully deliver projects
Manage the execution of the project's activities and resources in partnership with the division technical leads and business partners
Lead project teams through scoping definition and ensure all execution efforts align to project goals
Lead the establishment of measurable and achievable critical success factors for the project
Control planning and execution to ensure that cost, time, and quality goals are met
Develop and maintain project plans and related project artifacts and provide view of plans and progress to date
Manage against the approved budget and recommend course correction as necessary.
Adhere to the Apps Associates project management methodology
Possesses the ability to turn troubled projects around when and if needed
Make continuous improvement a priority - The Program Director should have a solid grasp of basic and many advanced project management principles, along with having experience in successfully applying and advancing those principles.
Support Apps Associates sales team with the development support of new sales opportunities and/or support changes to existing scope utilizing internal change control processes
Travel Requirements
~ Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% if needed

Remote work approved with on-site/customer facing work required periodically depending on project phase and/or customer requirements
For remote work, associate must have a dedicated space to conduct/attend meetings and perform job duties

BS/BBA 16-18, MS/MBA 14+

• 5+ years of Program Management experience with programs of $7M+ in annual revenue
• 10+ years of consulting experience, most recently in a Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, or similar level role
• Leadership of a minimum of twelve (12) full life-cycle implementations in the Senior Project Manager or Program Manager role
• Global/multi-product implementation experience
• Strong time management, organization, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet (preferred), Jira (preferred)
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of business productivity tools (for example: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, One Note, Teams)
• Strong understanding of the cloud software development lifecycle including waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-pillar, multi-project programs
• Effectively manages engagement risks and escalates appropriately

Project Management/Technology Experience Requirements: The Program Manager must have project management and/or hands on experience with at least three (3) of the following technologies: Oracle Cloud ERP (Fusion, SCM, Financials, HCM, or equivalent) Oracle EBS Amazon AWS Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Custom Software Development (with the Enterprise space) Integration technologies such Boomi, Mulesoft, Oracle Cloud Integration Service or equivalent Analytics technologies such as SnowFlake, Hyperion, Oracle Analytics Cloud or equivalent Salesforce implementation experience

Oracle Cloud Project Management Professional
MBA or Higher Education Level

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability veteran status or other protected class.