Project Manager

Preferred Qualifications

Department Description\: 

OAL runs the applications that run Oracle.  The CRM New Initiatives team is a global organization within OAL that is responsible for the design and development of outcome based solutions that support all Oracle Sales Organization’s business processes ranging from demand generation to lead management to opportunity management to forecasting. The Project Management team in OAL CRM drives the development of the custom solutions, testing, production transition, and post go-live stability support.

The OAL Project Manager will be responsible for supporting multiple projects or initiatives at the same time and must be capable of performing any of these roles on a project\: Scrum Master, project manager, QA support, and/or Production support. The successful candidate will be asked to\:

• Prioritize value delivery to the customer
• Coordinate and Drive cross-functional activities across various OAL teams and Business partners
• Consistently guide teams to the desired outcome
• Apply industry-leading practices found in scaled agile, lean agile, or SAFe; agile development; and program / project management
• Ensure projects or initiatives execute to schedule and scope
• Create detailed specifications that define project scope, processes, requirements and test scenarios

Planning, Tracking, and Reporting\: 

• Create, optimize, and drive project plans using industry-leading practices such as SAFe PI Planning, Iteration Planning, Agile Scrum and Kanban
• Effectively adapt and modify plans based on changing conditions or retrospectives
• Track team and program progress using JIRA, Confluence, and other available tools
• Communicate progress regularly to upper management

• Identify potential risks and issues that need mitigation or resolution and then coordinate the decision-making process with stakeholders
• Work with development owners to assess risk mitigation and issue resolution trade-offs between short and long-term and balance the needs across all teams
• Ensure efficiency, quality, and shared vision by getting the right people involved in decisions
• Create a collaborative environment where people are encouraged to share information, constructively debate, and communicate freely
• Learn from project retrospectives and apply learned lessons

• Collaborate with key points of contact in the business, cross-functional teams, and development teams to ensure success of the projects
• Align project teams with business objectives and communicate the inter-dependencies across all  teams
• Clearly communicate outcomes of decision making discussions in an actionable form

• 1-3 years of overall technology (product or IT) experience with a minimum of 1 year as a scrum master, project manager, or development lead
• SAFe, Agile, PM and implementation experience is ideal
• Experience with sales automation, CRM processes is a plus
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written English skills
• Proven ability to thrive in fast changing, dynamic environment while coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to deliver effectively in a team setting as well as independently
• Firm grasp and experience in Waterfall and Scrum methodologies
• Effective presenter, negotiator, and collaborator
• Tolerant of a range of project types, from vague to well-defined, simple to complex, implementation to innovation
• Experience with working in a global project team and working independently with limited day-to-day management supervision
• Ability to influence and lead team members and others regardless of organizational structure or hierarchy
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Have a learning mindset with willingness to try new approaches, innovate, and improve
• Project management experience with Cloud projects preferred
• Ability to present ideas in business & user friendly language
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment that demands co-ordination across time-zones

• Microsoft Office (MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
• Atlassian JIRA, Confluence or other Agile project management tools

Education, certification, & training experience\:

• BS/BA degree required
• Agile, SAFe, or similar certification/training is a plus

Amount of Travel\: Minimal Travel

Detailed Description and Job Requirements

Coordinates all aspects of internal information system-specific projects from initiation to delivery. Projects often involve network, server, or software implementation and upgrades.

Coordinates work performed by IT staff and internal customers/partners by defining project specifications, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. Develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery.

Duties and tasks are varied and complex utilizing independent judgment. Fully competent in own area of expertise. May have project lead role and or supervise lower level personnel. BS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. Typically 1-3 years of project management, product design or related experience needed.

!|!Work as part of a team that acts as the central resource and driving force for the design, process, manufacturing, test, quality and marketing of product(s) as they move from conception to distribution. Organize interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget.

As a member of the product development division, you will define product specifications and or strategy. Gather and analyze information to define product specifications and review design specifications. Communicate product strategy and functionality. Initiate and foster relationships with other groups. Review product documentation and collateral. Ensure successful product releases based on corporate priorities.

Duties and tasks are varied and complex, needing independent judgment. Fully competent in own area of expertise. May have project lead role and or supervise lower level personnel. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 4 years of software engineering or related experience.

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).!|!