Tech. Project Manager

Nexiva•Woodbridge, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The client is seeking a techno-functional Project Manager with strong experience in stakeholder management and client-facing communication, project scheduling and documentation, cross-functional team collaboration, vendor management, and managing multiple technical projects simultaneously. The role involves working closely with system administrators, business analysts, and technical teams. The organization is currently transitioning from JD Edwards to Oracle ERP, so candidates with ERP implementation experience, Oracle Cloud experience, and Oracle solution delivery experience will be highly valued. This position is responsible for facilitating requirements gathering with internal stakeholders and ushering projects through the entire project lifecycle, including managing project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and communications. The individual in this role works under limited supervision with matrixed supervision of team members. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to project teams, Executive Committees, and other stakeholders. Demonstrated support of an inclusive work culture.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of project management and use of information technology, rules, and regulations related to assignment; modern office procedures and practices; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; business mathematics; and English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Proven experience leading Project Management Information System acquisition planning and deployment.
Strong project and program management skills demonstrated through relevant professional experience.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with a focus on collaboration, team building, and customer service.
Effectiveness of working diplomatically across teams with varying objectives.
Demonstrated use of Microsoft Office software tools including project management.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
At least three years of experience as a project manager within the field of Information Technology and/or Information Management.
Or a combination of education and experience as described above.
Project Management Professional (PMP) credential offered by the Project Management Institute upon hire or required to obtain and maintain within one year of employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

ERP implementation experience
Oracle Cloud experience
Oracle solution delivery experience
Oracle Enterprise Data Warehouse Implementation experience

Responsibilities

Vendor management.
Cultivate collaborative relationships among project stakeholders.
Develop project plans and schedules with well-defined milestones and present project plans to senior leadership for comment and approval.
Manage communication of project status within the project team and external to the project team (vendors & stakeholders); escalate issues as necessary.
Assess project quality and value through monitoring of incoming deliverables in comparison to Prince William Water's business requirements.
Develops tools and processes to improve project value.
Identify and manage changes to scope, schedule, and budget.
Manage project progress and report performance to senior leaders.
Identify and manage project risks, define opportunities for improvement, and work with the project team and senior leaders to establish remediations.
Manage project governance & control processes to enable effective escalation and decision-making processes.
Work with senior leaders to support annual planning activities such as project identification, prioritization, and planning.
May be deemed essential at any time.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.