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Senior Oracle Project Manager
We are one of the fastest growing Oracle Cloud Consulting businesses in the country. We have set the standard for installations, upgrades, and services related to Oracle applications. Our success has been predicated on the consultants we hire and train utilizing its knowledge base and professional talent from dedicated practice areas to provide its clients and our consultants with value that makes a difference.
Job Summary:
Project Management positions require at least 2 years of project management experience, as a consulting project manager. PMI certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred. At least 2 of the projects managed in the past must have been the implementation of the Oracle eBusiness suite and/or Oracle Cloud.
As a member of the Consulting Project Management team you will implement Oracle eBusiness Suite and Oracle Cloud solutions at project sites. You will have the opportunity to work with some of America's leading businesses as they implement Oracle's eBusiness and Cloud Suite family of applications.
Responsibilities may include:
- Create and manage an overall project plan (including budget, structure, schedule, and staffing requirements) for one or more engagements.
- Monitor and report progress/changes against the plan.
- Drive implementation by motivating and directing the project team, a team which may include cross functional departments, third-party vendors, partners, and the client.
- Act as primary collaborate with the client regarding deliverables, changes, and sign-off on status and requirements.
- Identify and communicate opportunities for new business.
- Manages and controls activities in multi-functional areas or sections.
- Ensure appropriate operational planning is effectively executed to meet Corporate requirements.
- These positions may require 30-50% travel to customer sites. Applicatns can live anywhere in the United States and travel to client locations as required. Easy access to a major airport is preferred.
Qualifications:
- Typically holds a BS Degree and has or is in the process of obtaining PMI Certification.
- Extensive Oracle eBusiness Suite implementation experience (8+ years). Oracle Cloud experience a plus.
- Prior project management experience exhibiting ability to follow solid project management principles
- Program Management skills and experience Bid and Proposal development experience is a plus
- Strong social skills to deal with company, customers, and vendors
- Experience with Oracle R12 and Oracle Cloud applications is desired.
- Must be comfortable in matrix management environments and work effectively with others in leading complex projects
- Experience handling offshore project resources and teams
- Must have solid track record of successfully leading teams of consultants through entire project life cycle process
- Expertise with Oracle AIM methodology
- Demonstrated ability to communicate conceptual ideas clearly and effectively
- Excellent analytical, written and oral communication and skills
- Willing to travel.
Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network welcomes Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.
Cognizant Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Technical Skills
SNoPrimary SkillProficiency Level *Rqrd./Dsrd.1ABB PLCPL1Required2ABB DCSPL1Required3ABB SCADAPL1Required4Ab initioPL1Required5AB-INITIO DQMPL1Required* Proficiency Legends
Proficiency LevelGeneric ReferencePL1The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.PL2The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.PL3The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.PL4The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.Cognizant US Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions in the US, please send an email with your request to CareersNA2@cognizant.com
About Cognizant
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us on Twitter: USJobsCognizant. Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.
Job Location : Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Jun 26 2018
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