Location: Remote within the Continental United States (only) with travel to client sites as required
Sierra-Cedar is a leading Oracle consulting partner, delivering implementation, optimization, and managed services across higher education, public sector, commercial, and healthcare. With more than 2,500 Oracle ERP projects delivered and consultants averaging 14 years of experience, we help clients modernize mission-critical systems and achieve their business objectives. We take pride in being a great place to work and foster a culture of collaboration and client success.
Sierra-Cedar has a dedicated Higher Education practice with decades of experience helping more than 350 colleges and universities advance their technology strategies. Our consultants bring deep domain expertise in Oracle Cloud and PeopleSoft, working side-by-side with institutions to modernize their systems and maximize their investment.
Job Description:
Sierra-Cedar is seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Project Manager to join our Higher Education Cloud practice. If you thrive on helping clients transform their business processes and systems, our team is looking for consultants like you. If you are eager to leverage your Oracle Cloud project knowledge and the thought of contributing to a collaborative, client-success-driven team is exciting, this opportunity is likely a fit for you. Higher Education implementation experience (college or university) is strongly preferred and may be required.
You will lead Oracle Cloud implementations end-to-end — aligning deliverables and milestones to client objectives while helping institutions optimize their business processes. As a key member of our Cloud practice, you will work closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional consultants to plan, configure, and deploy Oracle Cloud solutions.
With a core focus on Cloud applications, Sierra-Cedar implements modern platforms that equip today’s workforce with mobile-ready tools for ongoing success. We offer a flexible work environment and competitive compensation and benefits. Ready to reach the next milestone in your Cloud career?
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent project management for Oracle Cloud Student Financial Aid (SFA), SMC, HCM, and ERP projects
- Manage and monitor Oracle Cloud projects from planning through execution, so that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
- Understand and engage in effective discussions regarding Oracle systems and operational processes with end users and across various disciplines, including functional, technical, project/change management, as well as operations
- Lead a team of consultants and client personnel through different project phases and build relationships while overseeing projects
- Serve as the primary liaison to ensure clear communication and alignment on project priorities and technology solutions
- Demonstrate effective leadership and ownership of all project tasks, milestones, resource management, and reporting project status to stakeholders
- Adhere to project management principles and methodologies
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager
- Experience with implementation projects in the Oracle Cloud space
- Must have 2-3 full lifecycles as a hands-on Project Manager with experience in SFA, SIS, HCM, or ERP
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to drive work across project teams and end users
- Effective analytical and organizational skills
- Higher Education experience is desired and may be required
- Bachelor''s degree is required at a minimum
- PMP or Scrum Master Certification strongly preferred
- Must already be living in the US
- Be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Consulting Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to manage project scope and client expectations on individual assignments
- Demonstrated follow-through on assignments and issue resolution
- Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, account executives, and management
- Consistently produces clear, concise status reports
- Builds confidence and trust with clients
- Applies sound judgment in ambiguous client situations
Why Work at Sierra-Cedar:
Sierra-Cedar is looking for someone who is enthusiastic about Oracle Cloud Project Management and who brings creative problem-solving to client engagements. But it’s not just about the work. We believe in creating a collaborative and rewarding work environment, where our team members can grow both personally and professionally.
We are committed to providing a positive and engaging work environment where our employees can thrive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, cafeteria plan benefits which include medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) plan with employer contributions, PTO, and professional development opportunities.
Our team includes some of the most experienced Oracle practitioners in the industry, and we work together to deliver exceptional results for our clients. With a dedicated Higher Education practice serving hundreds of colleges and universities, you will join a team that understands your domain. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career in Oracle Cloud consulting, Sierra-Cedar is the place for you.
Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
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