Project Manager - IMSThe Project Manager – IMS will be responsible for managing small to medium sized technology implementation projects with low to medium complexity. This position reports to the Practice Director or a Managing Principle within the Apps Associates PMO.Job DutiesCollaborate with client contacts managing cross-functional client project team members to facilitate project deliveryCollaborate with Apps Associates project team members, who are both onshore and offshore, to successfully deliver projectsManage the execution of the project's activities and resources in partnership with the practice technical leads and business partnersLead project teams through scoping definition and ensure all execution efforts align to project goals.Lead project team through the production execution of upgrade and migrations which may take place over weekendsLead the establishment of measurable and achievable critical success factors for the projectControl planning and execution to ensure that cost, time, and quality goals are metDevelop and maintain project plans and related project artifactsProvide view of plans and progress to dateManage against the approved budget and recommend course correction as necessary.Ensure project financial metrics are up to date consistently including project baselines, change orders, estimate to complete and estimate at completeConduct periodic stakeholder meetings to ensure status clarity and clear expectationsAdhere to the Apps Associates project management methodologyPossesses the ability to turn troubled projects around when and if neededUtilize Apps Associates internal application technology for project management functions including Project Management, Estimating, Resourcing, and others.Make continuous improvement a priority - The Project Manager should have a solid grasp of basic and many advanced project management principles, along with having experience in successfully applying and advancing those principles.Travel RequirementsAbility and willingness to travel up to 75% if neededWork RequirementsRemote work approved with on-site/customer facing work required periodically depending on project phase and/or customer requirementsFor remote work, associate must have a dedicated space to conduct/attend meetings and perform job dutiesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. If Associates Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience.
(focus in Business Administration or Information Systems preferred)4+ years of consulting experience, most recently in a Senior Consultant, Manager, or similar level roleLeadership of a minimum of four (3) full life-cycle implementations in the Project Manager roleExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong time management, organization, and collaboration skillsProficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet (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.Project Management/Technology Experience Requirements:The Project Manager must have project management and/or hands on experience with at least two (2) of the following technologies:Infrastructure Project ManagementOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Amazon AWSMicrosoft AzureOracle Database migration and/or upgradesERP upgrade/migration experienceOracle Cloud ERP (Fusion, SCM, Financials)Oracle HCM or Oracle PeopleSoftOracle EBSOther relevant experienceOracle Fusion MiddlewareCustom Software Development (within the Enterprise space)Integration technologies such Boomi, Mulesoft, Oracle Cloud Integration Service or equivalentSalesforce implementation experiencePreferred Qualifications:PMP Certification (PMP, PGMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP)Oracle Cloud Project Management PractitionerAWS Cloud PractionerGeneral RequirementsPerform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.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. Apps Associates is an at-will employer.
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