ERP Project Manager (Banner) - Hybrid

Job Description:
The Project Manager will have a proven track record of supporting ERP applications for large, complex initiatives. The PM will lead a large, cross-functional project team and provide an organizational view of project/program dependencies, stakeholder and risk impacts. The incumbent will also continuously improve project management process and toolkits used by project teams to successfully implement technical project solutions. Provides expertise, consulting and coaching for lower level technical resources in the process of project management and to hone softer skills of team dynamics, team building and group motivation. The PM will have effective communication skills, organizational awareness, and ability to manage critical dependencies and impacts. What You Need for this Position
Project Management experience - Technical experience would be a plus
Operations Management
Change Management
Release Management
Familiarity with the Enterprise Application Development Process
Infrastructure Project Management
Project Management Tools Primary Responsibilities:
Leads project resources in the creation of the work break down structure, identifying the critical path, and ensuring the project stays on track by managing the day to day operations
Builds trusted relationships with all stakeholders and project teams needed for successful project delivery
Ensures technical tasks are captured and executed in a timely manner across all technical workstreams
Manages the technical workstream of the project
Able to identify required resources and skillsets necessary to build a high performing delivery team
Coordinates the efforts of project team members to deliver tasks according to the technical project plan.
Tracks project metrics for quality management
Point of contact for all technical and cloud infrastructure deliverables
Excellent communication skills must be able to work closely with partner agencies to ensure connectivity
and network tasks are completed according to schedule
Knowledge of infrastructure including assessment, planning, execution, and support
Engages with project leadership team and business sponsors to define objectives and deliverables
Supports cross-functional and operational departments in assessing potential risks and blockers
Integrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at a broad understanding of issues
Anticipates and addresses obstacles, redirecting efforts to accelerate work or improve quality
Performs other duties as assigned Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Independently lead, manage, plan and organize technical project team
Understand the project objectives by thoroughly comprehending the business, technology, security risks
and goals
Provide technical knowledge and direction
Provide expertise for complex technical and infrastructure needs
Engage appropriate stakeholders and incorporating feedback and requirements
Collaborate with business partners, stakeholders and senior management
Coordinate project communications, risks, and issues resolution
Identify obstacles and escalate issues, as needed
Provide issue resolution and manage project interdependencies
Track progress and create project status reports and regular metrics Essential Skills & Experience: Bachelor s degree or equivalent
10 years of IT experience - Oracle or PeopleSoft
5 years of ERP experience preferred
10 years of prior project management experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Prior experience with state or other public sector clients
Excellent organizational skills and a leader in the change process
Ability to collaborate and drive execution at all levels within a business area
Ability to communicate in written and verbal formats to various situations and audiences
Expertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management tools
Excellent skills in critical thinking and analysis
Ability to establish strong working relationships across IT, business lines and external stakeholders
Group facilitation skills, negotiation and ability to influence and drive decisions
Possess understanding of cloud infrastructure architecture and able to clearly guide and articulate needs
to successfully onboard and manage new organization
Possess understanding of end-point requirements, development workbench and requisite cloud
technologies to successfully facilitate the capture and execution of technical tasks