Project Manager

Job Title: Sr Project Manager

Location: Irvine, CA. Hybrid, 3-4 days in office

Portfolio:

You will be a key resource in our client’s implementation of Oracle Fusion ERP. Modules being supported include: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Human Capital Management (HCM), Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

What You''ll Do As a Sr Project Manager:

• Manages, and oversees the execution of simultaneous technology, business and facility projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets for IT initiatives.

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Monitor project progress, milestones, and risks to ensure successful delivery.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and alignment of project objectives.

• Conducts regular project status meetings and provide routine updates to stakeholders and senior leadership, highlighting key milestones, issues, risks, and achievements.

• Ensure adherence to VF PMO policies and best practices. 

• Coordinate vendor selection and evaluation processes, including demos, comparisons, and implementation timelines. 

• Oversee project financials, ensuring visibility into budgeting, forecasting, and performance against plan. 

• Manage vendors and hold them accountable for their delivery activities.

• Capture lessons learned, promote continuous improvement, and obtain final project approvals. 

• Facilitates change requests to ensure approval and alignment on the impacts of change on scope, schedule and budget. 

• Coordinates resources across multiple teams, including IT, business units, and external vendors and contractors, to ensure optimal utilization and project success.

• Prepares and delivers executive-level presentations to communicate project progress, outcomes, and strategic recommendations.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

You could be a great fit if you have:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing enterprise technology projects, initiatives and implementations

• Experience in Manufacturing, Plant Operations, Commercial Products, Supply Chain a plus

• Technical experience with Oracle, JDE, MuleSoft and Snowflake a plus

• PMI or other project management experience and certifications are a plus

• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Project, ServiceNow or similar planning tool

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, advanced degree highly desirable

• Solid understanding of software development practices, methodologies, tools, and quality processes.

• Ability to maintain quality standards while working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at a C Suite level

This client requires that a background check be completed. A background check is required to protect our company/client and its stakeholders by ensuring that we hire individuals with a trustworthy history, which helps maintain a safe and secure workplace. This proactive measure minimizes potential risks and promotes a culture of integrity within the organization.