Oracle Cloud Project Manager Higher Ed Business Sector

Sierra-Cedar

2d•Remote

About The Position

Sierra-Cedar is seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Project Manager to join our Higher Education Cloud practice. This role involves leading Oracle Cloud implementations end-to-end, aligning deliverables and milestones with client objectives, and helping institutions optimize their business processes. The position requires close collaboration with business stakeholders and cross-functional consultants to plan, configure, and deploy Oracle Cloud solutions. Sierra-Cedar implements modern platforms that equip today’s workforce with mobile-ready tools for ongoing success, offering a flexible work environment and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager
Experience with implementation projects in the Oracle Cloud space
2-3 full lifecycles as a hands-on Project Manager with experience in SFA, SIS, HCM, or ERP
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to drive work across project teams and end users
Effective analytical and organizational skills
Bachelor's degree is required at a minimum
Must already be living in the US
Be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Nice To Haves

Higher Education implementation experience (college or university) is strongly preferred and may be required
PMP or Scrum Master Certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide excellent project management for Oracle Cloud Student Financial Aid (SFA), SMC, HCM, and ERP projects
Manage and monitor Oracle Cloud projects from planning through execution, so that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Understand and engage in effective discussions regarding Oracle systems and operational processes with end users and across various disciplines, including functional, technical, project/change management, as well as operations
Lead a team of consultants and client personnel through different project phases and build relationships while overseeing projects
Serve as the primary liaison to ensure clear communication and alignment on project priorities and technology solutions
Demonstrate effective leadership and ownership of all project tasks, milestones, resource management, and reporting project status to stakeholders
Adhere to project management principles and methodologies
Manage project scope and client expectations on individual assignments
Demonstrate follow-through on assignments and issue resolution
Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, account executives, and management
Consistently produce clear, concise status reports
Build confidence and trust with clients
Apply sound judgment in ambiguous client situations