Consulting Project Manager (Software Implementation) - Remote (US only)

Oracle is seeking an experienced and driven Consulting Project Manager to join the Oracle Retail Global Business Unit (RGBU) Consulting organization. As a key member of the team, you will have the exciting opportunity to lead the implementation of Oracle's industry-leading retail software products for clients in the retail sector. The projects you manage will span global implementations of Point of Sale, CRM, Analytics, and other retail software, providing you with an opportunity to shape the future of retail technology worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Delivery: Take full ownership of your projects, ensuring their success by effectively managing timelines, scope, quality, and client expectations.
• Client Leadership & Advisory: Become a trusted advisor to clients by guiding them through the implementation of Oracle’s software solutions, addressing challenges, and providing strategic insights.
• Proactive Issue Management: Anticipate potential issues before they arise and take corrective action to maintain project momentum and quality.
• Stakeholder Communication: Lead regular client communications, ensuring transparency, managing expectations, and providing detailed project updates and progress reports.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a high-performing team of software engineers, business analysts, and QA professionals. Encourage a collaborative, self-directed work environment.
• Project Financial Management: Oversee project budgets, ensuring the project remains on track financially while maintaining agreed margins.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks early in the project and develop mitigation strategies to avoid slippage and ensure successful project delivery.
• Agile Methodology: Utilize Agile methodologies, including Scrum and XP, to manage project workflows and improve development velocity and reliability.
• Continuous Improvement: Focus on enhancing project processes and team performance, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Career Level - IC3

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years managing software implementation projects, with a proven track record of successfully leading projects involving at least 5 resources and budgets of $1M+.
• Project Management Tools: Strong expertise in using MS Project for tracking and reporting project progress.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills. Ability to effectively present project status and demos to all levels within client organizations.
• Agile Expertise: Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or XP) and a passion for improving development efficiency and software reliability.
• Team Management: Ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively, providing guidance and problem-solving support when needed.
• Client Relationship …