PROJECT MANAGERS - UK & IRELAND TECHNICAL CONSULTING

THIS JOB HAS NOW EXPIRED.

UK and Ireland Technical Consulting is responsible for selling and delivering services and solutions throughout the lifecycle of its domain solutions, which include:
SOA Middleware Infrastructure
Database
IDM
BI
WebCenter E20
Consultants within the practice are highly skilled technical authorities with a track record in delivering innovative solutions based upon the latest Oracle technology and tools.
We are currently increasing the size of the practice and have a number of new opportunities for Project Managers with excellent customer facing skills, coupled with delivery experience using Oracle products.
Oracle Consulting is the place for someone looking for a career, working with complex and rapidly evolving technologies and delivery projects, where they will be constantly challenged. You will have the opportunity to work at the front end of some of the world's leading organisations that use Oracle technology and be part of an organisation of smart, technically-minded people.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead software project implementations with particular focus on the delivery of solutions within the Oracle Technology sphere (SOA, E20, Database, BI and IDM)
• Primary interfaces with client regarding project status, budget, scope and issues
• Work with the study team to scope required effort and define timelines
• Works closely with client and project team to identify and assure delivery against key business
• Track and communicate project status, plans, issues, timelines, action items, and budgets
• Responsible for the technical and business quality of engagement work products, solutions, and deliverables
• Exercise scope management/control respecting the client, team, and partners. Develop contingency plans
• Assure process compliance with all regulatory and procedural requirements
• Manage activities for cross functional teams and coordinate technology and implementation plans with internal and external resources (domestic/international teams) application design – manage delivery of new processes within a customer consultative relationship to ensure highest quality and client satisfaction
• Process design - Identify opportunities for process improvements (assess, recommend, and implement recommendations
• Work with PreSales on bids for Consulting opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated understanding of computer systems and software application implementation including knowledge of software development life cycle
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills a must
• Ability to work as part of a team, yet work independently on complex problems
• Logical approach to problem solving and excellent eye for detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and project deliverables
• Proven track record of meeting project timeliness/deliverables and attention to detail, process, deadlines and quality results
• Demonstrated success with customers during project assessment, planning, development, training and implementation
• Self motivated and keen ability to multi-task

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• Project Management Qualifications, e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, etc
• Experience in a customer-facing role, preferably with a software professional services organization or consulting background
• Consulting experience
• MS Project experience
• You will thrive in an environment where your next engagement and challenge is not prescribed to you
• Team player with excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills – as comfortable presenting as developing complex technical solutions
• The ability to assimilate, evaluate and solve problems in a structured way at all times
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach to technology, personal management and building customer relationships
• Willingness to travel as this is a key requirement of the role