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

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

 

Specific Responsibilities:

• The Authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis within the constraints provided. 
• 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 30 resources and around 6000 days, including significant involvement of offshore development centre(s) and external subcontractors.
• Experience of managing projects with budgets of $8 to $10 million of services.
• 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.

 

Prime responsibility is to manage the implementation of designated Oracle Utilities projects in region. This will involve all aspects of project management from project kick-off to closure and mayinvolve spending significant time on site with the client.

As a recognized authority and leading contributor, this project management professional, provides consistent innovative and high quality solution leadership. Responsible for guiding the successful implementation of non-routine and complex business solutions ensuring high quality and timely delivery within budget to the customer’s satisfaction.

Analyzes business needs to help ensure Oracle’s solution meets the customer’s objectives by combining industry best practices and product knowledge. Effectively applies Oracle’s methodologies and policies while adhering to contractual obligations, thereby minimizing Oracle’s risk and exposure. Exercises judgment and business acumen in selecting methods and techniques for effective project delivery on small to medium engagements. Provides direction and mentoring to project team. Effectively influences decisions at the management level of customer organizations. Ensures deliverables are acceptable and works closely with the customer to understand and manage project expectations. Supports business development efforts by pursuing new opportunities and extensions. Collaborates with the consulting sales team by providing domain credibility. Manages the scope of medium sized projects including the recovery of remedial projects.

8-10 years of experience relevant to this position. Prior project team leadership or management experience. Demonstrated ability to follow solid project management principles. Comfortable working in a matrix management environment. Strong communication skills to deal with internal stakeholders, customers, and vendors. Product, technology or industry expertise relevant to the portfolio focus. Selling skills preferred. Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Ability to travel as needed.