Department Description

The UGBU EMEA Practice Management is responsible for the recruitment, development, training and allocation of all Project Managers to UGBU Application Implementation projects throughout the EMEA Region

 

Brief Posting Description           

This role will be responsible for the Project Management and delivery of significant size projects for a Utilities client.  Reporting to the EMEA Practice Manager.

 

Prime responsibility is to manage the implementation of the Oracle Utilities product Customer- to-Meter (C2M) for a Qatar client. This will involve all aspects of project management from project kick-off to closure and will involve spending significant time on site with the client.

 

This will be one stream in a programme being delivered, as a result the project manager will be reporting into a Oracle Programme Manager.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

• The Authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis within the constraints laid down.
• Accountable for operational/financial metrics including budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Maintaining project profitability
• Quality of project delivery
• People management.
• Planning and monitoring of project delivery using MS Project
• Prepare project work products and maintain as per the project management methodology.
• Resource planning and management
• Communicating effectively both to internal and external stakeholders.
• Project reporting during all project phases as per the reporting cadence.
• Management of risks and issues relating to the project.
• Change Control and Configuration management.
• Working directly with the external customers

 

Industry and Technical knowledge:

• Minimum of 10 years of client facing Project Management Experience for application development, implementation and software upgrade projects.
• Experience of managing project teams in the order of 20 to 30 resources, including significant involvement of offshore development centre(s) and external subcontractors.
• Experience of managing projects with budgets of $2 to $4 million of services.
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• Preference for Project Management with 5 years’ experience in Utilities Industry (electricity, gas, water).
• Preference for knowledge of Oracle Utilities products e.g. CCB/C2M.
• Experience of delivering both fixed priced and time and materials projects.
• Experience of managing subcontractors
• Project Management Certification.

As a member of the Consulting organization, you are responsible for ensuring that a quality, integrated software solution is delivered in a timely manner, at budget, and to our client*s satisfaction. This involves working closely with the client to understand and manage their expectations, as well as working closely with Oracle and third-party vendors to ensure delivery.

Creates and manages an overall project plan (including budget, structure, schedule, and staffing needs) for one or more Oracle engagements. Monitors and reports progress/changes against the plan. Drives implementation by providing motivation and direction.

Job duties are varied and complex, needing independent judgment. May have project lead role. A BS or BA in related fields. 5-7 year overall experience in functional or technical role. Two years experience in multi-dimensional issue resolution.

As part of Oracle's employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).