Onsite // Oracle EBS Project Manager - EBS Implementation

OnsiteOracle EBS Project Manager - EBS ImplementationContractNew York, NYJob Description:Role purposeThe IT Project Manager leads all activities associated with delivering medium to large development and implementation projects for global Employee Benefit applications.• Work with Business Stakeholders and Analysts to plan, facilitate and support functional workshops with the different regions. Works closely with business stakeholders, sponsors, and clients providing direction to project and solution definition. Guides the solution vision and leads the system analysis effort to ensure analytical activities are comprehensive and timely. Provides leadership on cadence and content of the analysis effort to including best practices on user story writing• Work with Technology leaders to:• Ensure Relevant project management process are in place• Maintain Project Plan that details the E2E plan for the release/sprints• Governance Model applicable during execution from planning to release• Review Change Request process• Work on documents prepared during project execution• Work with team on execution status and various other reports to be shared with stakeholders.Has worked on Oracle EBS implementations.• Someone experienced with Agile delivery and the processes and governance that goes along with it.• Manages complex project teams with resources in multiple country locations comprised of a spectrum of skillsets including System Analysts, Developers and Software Quality Analysts• Responsible for directing the delivery of change programs meeting stakeholder expectations on time, cost and quality• Provides business leadership with clear, concise project status on software readiness highlighting progress, change controls, issues and mitigating plans• Applies advanced project management experience to stakeholder, sponsor and client challenges. Agile methodologies and scrum experience preferred.Project managementDevelops, communicates and oversees a project plan for project teams.Ensures resource shortfalls and/or conflicts are identified and managed.Determines team member responsibilities and holds individuals accountable.Identifies, manages and escalates issues and risks as appropriate.Monitors the progress of projects, through project plans and regular status meetings, to ensure that stakeholder, sponsor, and/or client expectations are being met.Prepares regular insightful reports and communications to stakeholders on project status, schedule and costs.Facilitates gateway reviews for business critical projects.People and self-managementManages project teamsMaintains awareness of PM techniques and expertise and its effectiveness on the projectMentors and coaches project teamsKey performance indicatorsFinancial (focusing on growth)Delivers projects and programs within budget and on timeAble to make difficult decisions which address key project issues, considering the impact and implications on other parts of the programEnsures resource forecasting and time tracking activities are adhered to and meet budgetProcess (personal ownership of key business processes)Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of project management techniques, concepts and tools. Agile experience preferredDrives projects and programs forward within the project governance frameworkCarries out effective project risk evaluation and managementUpdates required project governance status as required by central PMOClients (personal impact on clients)Delivers projects and programs that meet or exceed quality and scope requirementsKnowledge or experience in Employee Heath and Benefit Industry or Insurance Broking industry preferredEnglish speaking requiredDelivers relevant, timely and insightful reports that allow the sponsor and other stakeholders to clearly understand the project status and any decisions neededPeople (focusing on growth)Proactively manages own development and directs team developmentMotivates and encourages team to drive successAwareness of geographical cultural differences