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PROJECT MANAGER ORACLE PROJECTS CONSULTING
JOB TITLE: PROJECT MANAGER
JOB LOCATION: NATIONWIDE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Oracle is a leading strategic software solutions provider for all major industries. Staffed by professionals with extensive technological and business background, Oracle Consulting provides premium consulting services for new and existing Oracle customers covering all Oracle Application and Technology portfolio.
The Egypt and North Africa Cluster covers all of North, Central, East and West Africa with Consulting Services, mainly in the following Applications and Technology areas:
- E-Business-Suite (ERP, CRM)
- Oracle Applications : Siebel CRM, CRM on Demand, EPM (Hyperion), OFSAA
- Technology & BIW (DB, DWH, ODI)
- Fusion Middleware (WebLogic, IDM)
- Expert Services
JOB SUMMARY
We are currently looking to hire a Project Manager for the North Africa Cluster of countries, covering all of North, East, West and Central Africa based in Cairo.
The Project Manager is reporting to the Consulting Delivery Leader for North Africa Cluster as well as to the Project Manager Leader for the same cluster.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Successful and responsible leadership of Oracle CRM , ERP Implementation Projects as well as technology projects
- No direct reports, but leads a team of Consultants on client projects.
- Have full responsibility of the project financials as well as the project P&L responsibility.
- Working as required with designated Oracle Partners and third parties.
- Develop detailed project Work plan and report project progress
- Review Project Deliverable and ensure adhering to Oracle delivery Methodology
Producing Project Plans including detailed estimates, work plan, quality plan, key deliverable, required resources, risks, issues and dependencies according to Oracles quality standards.
- Ensuring and promoting contractual compliance within own area of responsibility.
- Managing the implementation of the Project Plan.
- Assigning work packages to Project Team members, ensuring their buy-in by effectively leveraging their skills.
- Managing day-to-day operational aspects of the project assigned to him and scope:Providing technical direction and support to the Project Team
- Monitoring progress and cost against the Project Plan (including detailed time sheet tracking)
- Assessing the impact of changes to the plan
- Managing issues and risks within the scope of work, escalating as appropriate
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
- Professional Support of Sales related activities on Project Management Level.
- Producing regular and accurate progress reports for the Client and Oracle practice management.
- Ensuring clients are satisfied with the delivered work.
- Generate Closure Reports and ensure receipt of Acceptance Certificate(s).
- Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
- Representation of Oracles culture, vision and values
QUALIFICVATION
- Education level/Qualifications: University degree in relevant field
- +10 years experience in IT Consulting and 5+ years Project Management experiences
- Valid Industry acknowledged PM certification (e.g. PMI) will be taken into account
- ERP Solution Architecture experience would be a plus
- Proven successful delivery of fixed price projects greater than 1 M€
- Proven team leading track record including large project teams Presales and proposal management experiences for several proposals
- Willingness and ability to travel and work onsite at customer location for up to 100% and during >6 month assignments.
- High affinity to current and future trends in the area of Enterprise Software
- Proven experience with modern delivery models (on premise, on demand)
- Proven project management experience in large scale off- and near shore delivery models
- Functional background of at least one major Oracle Application, proven knowledge overview of Oracle’s Applications portfolio
- Experience with Subcontractor Management including efficient subcontractor contract negotiations, cost control and delivery management
- High level of customer focus and sense of responsibility
- Ability to motivate and coach teams
- Target and solution oriented
- Influencing and negotiating
- Assertiveness, personal drive and creativity
- Analytical and methodical way of work
- Very good written and verbal English. Knowledge of French will be considered a plus.
- Good understanding of consulting processes
- Very good presentation and communication skills.
Personal Competencies Professional Competencies
1. Credibility Project Planning
2. Decision Making
3. Change Orientation
4. Planning and organizing
5. Problem solving
6. Results orientation
7. Inter-Personal Competencies
8. Building Effective Relationships
9. Influencing and negotiating
10. Customer Focus
11. Effective communication
12. Teamwork
13. Managerial Competencies
14. Business Acumen
15. Leadership
16. Organizational sensitivity and awareness
17. Coaching
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Closing Date: 24 /12/ 2012
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