ERP Project Manager

Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is looking for an experienced ERP Project Manager lead and oversee the coordination and completion of Oracle Cloud transformation and enablement projects! This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational skills and a proven track record of managing complex projects. The ideal candidate will ensure project objectives are met on time and within scope while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Your Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination: Lead the planning and execution of Oracle Cloud transformation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Oversight and Monitoring: Oversee all aspects of project management, including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring project plans. Identify and raise risks/issues promptly, enforcing project governance and standards.
• Progress Tracking: Continuously track project progress against set objectives and timelines, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion. Understands the overlap between projects and the connections to keeping a program moving forward together.
• Team Collaboration: Work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment. Motivate team members, coordinate activities, and resolve conflicts effectively. Ability to partner with System Implementer and hold standards and drive accountability.
• Resource Management: Efficiently allocate project resources and manage priorities to optimize project execution. Identify project resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder expectations, communicate project status, and organize presentations. Gain stakeholders buy-in and address project variances.
• Reporting: Provide meaningful reports to all levels of the organization on project issues and resolutions, along with suggestions for improvements. Collect regular status updates from the project team.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of project processes to justify future projects, mitigate risks, and keep stakeholders informed. Ensure all objectives and responsibilities are documented and approved on the role matrix.
• Facilitation of Meetings: Facilitate regular core team meetings to review program issues, risks, and monitor progress. Ensure effective communication within the team.
• Problem Solving: Identify and remove performance bottlenecks, confront issues proactively, and develop strategic plans to address challenges.

You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Business Administration, IT)
• Proven experience managing Oracle Cloud transformation projects or similar enterprise-level ERP initiatives
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative work environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges
• Ability to organize and express thoughts clearly
• Ability to be a fast learner, execute tactical tasks, and think strategically
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio

We Would Also Prefer:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification or business/IT degree
• Jira Atlassian experience
• Oracle ERP implementation experience

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.