Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Description

Position Summary

As the IT Senior Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of our corporate strategic and large transformational projects to ensure it meets committed cost, timelines, and quality standards. We are looking for an experienced project manager to join our team and lead the transformation of project management practices. This role is a great fit for someone who excels in managing complex technical projects, vendor relationships, and embraces Agile principles, including Scrum. You will report to the IT Director PMO. This job is on-site in Fort Mill, SC.

Essential Functions

Implementation and Integration

o Lead the implementation of Oracle/Microsoft projects, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes
o Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, develop specifications, and ensure the solution meets business needs
o Coordinate with Oracle and other third-party vendors to ensure timely and effective delivery of services

Project Planning and Management

o Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation
o Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and deliver projects within budget.
o Define project success criteria and communicate them to involved parties throughout the project lifecycle

Jira Administration, Team Leadership and Collaboration

o Administer, configure, and optimize Jira Cloud to support project, workflow, permission, and automation needs across technology teams
o Assemble and lead cross-functional project teams, providing direction and support to team members
o Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
o Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management

Risk Management

o Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks
o Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges and ensure project continuity

Change Management

o Develop and implement change management strategies to support the adoption of Oracle Field Services
o Provide training and support to end-users to ensure successful system utilization

Vendor Management

o Identify and engage with third-party vendors and suppliers to support program and project needs
o Negotiate and manage vendor contracts and relationships, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery of goods and services

Stakeholder Communication
o Be the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring open and transparent communication
o Develop and execute communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and engaged

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

In-depth knowledge of IT processes and tools as it pertains to project management, financial management and resource planning

10+ years in IT program management, including leadership roles with a focus on agile delivery

Strong financial acumen with a successful track record in budget management

Ability to design and execute strategic IT support initiatives in alignment with business objectives

Proficiency in vendor management, contract negotiations, and procurement processes

Familiarity with the field service business and process/tools to facilitate running a crew based field services business

Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP) or technical certifications are advantageous.

Other Sills

Experience with Oracle cloud products including Field services, Fusion HCM, Fusion ERP and CX cloud

Experience with Microsoft products including Dyamics 360, Azure EDW and Power apps

Master's degree in computer science, CIS, or related field

8+ years of experience in a leadership role of a large matrixed organization

8+ years of experience managing operational and/or project financial budgets

8+ years of IT experience developing and implementing systems within an organization

8+ years of experience managing systems analysis, including defining technical requirements and performing high level design for complex solutions

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