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Our client has an urgent need for a Sr Oracle Cloud Project Manager. Must be willing to work hybrid onsite 2 days/week in Chicago - 100% remote is NOT an option. The client is not paying travel expenses and is looking local only.
Duration: 9 month contract (potential to extend)
Location: Hybrid 2 days onsite in Chicago is required (100% remote is not an option) LOCAL ONLY they re not paying travel expenses
Our client is looking for an IL based Senior Project Manager to lead our Oracle Fusion ERP implementation project to start immediately. This is a hands-on role, with strategic oversight responsibilities and is supported by a project officer. This role has a strong delivery focus across:
- Ensuring strong project governance
- Managing RAID, decision & documentation hygiene, and governance forums (steerco, change boards)
- Managing scope, deliverables, schedule, and budget
- Managing reporting and engaging with stakeholders (in and outside the project)
- Manage SI and 3rd party vendors
- Coordinate a small internal project team
- Project Governance: Establish and maintain strong project governance frameworks and processes.
- RAID & Documentation Hygiene: Maintain meticulous logs of risks, actions, issues, decisions (RAID), and ensure documentation is current, complete, and audit ready.
- Governance Forums: Lead and manage all project governance forums including Steering Committees, Change Control Boards, and Executive Reviews.
- Scope, Schedule, & Budget Management: Define, manage, and monitor project scope, key deliverables, milestones, and budget adherence.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Deliver timely and effective reporting and maintain active engagement with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Vendor Management: Manage the Systems Integrator (SI) and third-party vendors to ensure alignment with project goals and performance expectations.
- Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate a small internal cross-functional project team to drive collaboration and accountability.
Must have:
- Must have proven experience delivering multiple Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP projects across Finance & Supply Chain
- 10+ years project management experience in complex ERP/cloud ERP projects
- Able to operate at execution and project leadership levels
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
- Working with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders
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Additional Information
If you are interested, please respond to this ad with an updated resume and a summary of your skills. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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