IT Project Manager III-Oracle Fusion

Tallgrass•Lakewood, CO

About The Position

The Oracle Project Manager leads end-to-end cloud implementations and enhancements (ERP, HCM, SCM, EPM), managing project plans, budgets, risk, and stakeholder communication to deliver systems related IT projects on time. The role will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of an Oracle Fusion Cloud program and multiple project deliveries. Key job responsibilities include coordinating the Oracle Fusion program roadmap, leading end-to-end cloud implementations and enhancements (ERP, HCM, SCM, EPM), managing project plans, budgets, risk, and stakeholder communication to deliver systems related IT projects on time. Acting as the central point of coordination for stakeholders, the Project Manager drives governance, issue resolution, change management, and cutover readiness, ensuring a smooth implementation and adoption of Oracle Cloud functionality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Ideally 5 years hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion (ERP, HCM, EPM, Risk Management, and/or Financials modules).
Ideally 7-10 years total project management experience, with at least 5 years managing enterprise software implementation projects.
Proven experience delivering projects using both traditional Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Advanced proficiency with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and IT infrastructure management.
Demonstrated experience building and leading project teams (technical and functional).
Strong experience establishing testing standards, test frameworks, and quality assurance protocols.
Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive project documentation standards.
Proven experience with process improvement methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Advanced knowledge of Oracle Fusion architecture, modules, and configuration.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex integrations and data migration projects.
Ability to validate solution designs and identify cross-functional impacts.
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills, including conflict resolution and decision-making.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Capability to operate effectively within a complex organizational structure that extends across multiple locations.
Analytical thinker able to utilize functional understanding of the various components of systems in conjunction with technical knowledge to identify effective and efficient problem resolutions.
Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills; must communicate effectively with all levels of company personnel.
Ability to drive Executive level Steering Committee discussions focused on trade-off decisions, resource constraints, budgeting, etc.
Ability to work well both individually with minimal supervision and in a team environment where the sharing of knowledge is highly regarded and expected.
Ability to use time effectively, efficiently, and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate systems requirements verbally and in writing.
Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel.
The employee is required to talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, MBA, or related field is preferred.
Certifications like PMP or Agile are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle Oracle Fusion Cloud projects (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closeout).
Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
Drive delivery across functional workstreams (e.g., ERP HCM, SCM, EPM) and technical workstreams (integrations, reporting, security, data migration).
Manage scope, timeline, budget, and resources; proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
Ensure adherence to implementation methodology (e.g., Oracle Unified Method/OUM, AIM, Agile/Hybrid delivery models).
Facilitate coordination of Oracle Fusion program roadmap (multi-release/multi-quarter), including sequencing, dependencies, and value realization for planned implementations.
Manage and coordinate portfolio of Oracle Fusion related projects (e.g., Core Fusion implementation, integrations, etc.).
Coordinate enterprise change impacts across functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, Supply Chain) with a single integrated plan.
Facilitate project governance: steering committees, status reporting, executive communications, and decision tracking.
Serve as primary point of contact for business leaders, IT leadership, system integrators, and third-party vendors.
Translate business needs into project deliverables and ensure stakeholder alignment on priorities and outcomes.
Establish and manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) and change control processes.
Facilitate decision-making across key stakeholders and resolve cross-functional conflicts and priority tradeoffs.
Coordinate solution design and validate that Oracle Fusion configurations align with business requirements and best practices.
Oversee key project deliverables: requirements, solution design, configuration, integrations, data conversion, testing, cutover, hypercare, and close out.
Ensure quality management across testing phases (SIT, UAT, regression testing) and remediation of defects, coordinating best testing practices with testing teams and business analysts.
Partner with change management leads to support communication, training plans, and organizational readiness activities.
Drive adoption by ensuring business process alignment, training execution, and support model readiness.
Plan and execute cutover and go-live activities, including stabilization/hypercare and transition to operations.
Manage project and/or program budget, forecasting, and financial tracking (capital vs. expense where relevant).
Coordinate and collaborate effectively with external implementation partners, including overseeing vendor performance, SOW deliverables, and resource planning; manage escalations and contract compliance.
Track and report KPIs such as schedule variance, budget variance, delivery progress, and quality metrics.
Coordinate with Strategic Sourcing to develop and manage vendor relationships.
Informally mentor team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.