Project Manager ( Oracle Fusion Applications )

Proteus Europe is searching for a Project Manager who has experience with Oracle Fusion Applications.

Our Client:-
Our Client is a Telecoms service provider based in Belgium. They work in the infrastructure side of Public service and as such have a reputation for consistently delivering reliable services as thousands of people in Belgium depend upon them every single day.

Your New role:-

As a Project Manager you will plan, monitors and manages internal projects from initiation through completion, according to the departmental business objectives, translating these objectives into concrete deliverables.

Characteristics of these Projects are:
Direction of the scope is identified but not fully defined yet, as is the impact on products and technology.
In some projects new technology can be introduced. This is for instance the case for large and complex end-of-life replacements or when introducing new technology (eg. Klant Helpt Klant;,). This is not always the case; technology can be known and can be market practice (eg Oracle).
Possible impact on Legacy systems, processes, organization, operations, incl change mgmt.
Typically delivered within 1 project potentially in phases within a max 2 year timeframe. Changes in scope, roadmap, priorities and timing are possible but not frequent.
Dependencies are usually within the same organization and/or IT related
Delivers the agreed scope and deliverables
High stakes for the department, LT level stakeholders.
Customer impact is often a key characteristic of these initiatives Project scope includes managing the customer impact. Often in partnership with other departments
Project governance
Projects cover CSS, BSS and OSS
For this position, in depth experience with ERP projects is a prerequisite

The normal-cross-functional delivery practices used for standard Projects are sufficient. The PM uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes. The PM manages projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Translate a scope into deliverables, solution and planning
Managing Project Delivery, steer cross functional teams towards deliverables. Manage dependencies within the Project and with other initiatives.
Risk Management
Lead the project team to define different scenarios and solutions, taking into account multiple constraints and opinions/visions.
Stakeholder management (including change and conflict management, expectation mgmt. and alignment up to LT level)
Managing the Business case, Budget Management and Resourcing

Business Expertise

PM must understand the business, industry and corresponding technology. Besides Telecom knowledge, ICT knowledge is required too as lot of projects need IT adaptations or are dealing with deploying of applications.

Knowledge must make it possible:
to identify impact and stakeholders in the organisation,
to lead the teams to define and build optimal solutions taking into account different expectations,
to challenge each of the impacted teams, solutions and plans,
to identify dependencies and conflicts between different projects.
Experience of the entire project/application life cycle, especially with regard to delivery, testing, default resolution and recognised development methodologies according to structured project management methodologies
A good understanding of the company's organization and corresponding roles is needed as projects have links and stakeholder involvement with finance, purchasing, business, legal, IT

Problem Solving

Must guide the teams to build possible options and scenarios with respect to business case, technical solutions, Project approach etc. in situations with:
Known technology and business processes
Solutions must be built on assumptions, which can change.
High time pressure, high expectations to deliver very quickly.

Sparring partner for the key experts/professionals in the team and stakeholders.
Particular work streams in the Project can be managed by an associate PM under the supervision of the Project Manager.

Interactions/Interpersonal Skills

The following interpersonal skills are key at expert/professional level.
Stakeholder management and perception management
Excellent influencing skills and negotiation skills.
Ability to align cross functional stakeholders
Ability to build trust, and an open and transparent working climate
High - get it done- and mobilization capabilities

Often the Project manager works in Tandem with a business owner, who is responsible to deliver the objective.

Your Skills and experience:-

Essential Skills:-
- Project Manager
- Oracle Fusion Applications
- Telecoms

Desirable Skills:-
- OSS
- BSS
- CSS

Proteus Europe operates in partnership with our candidates by building strong and lasting relationships at all levels.

If you apply for this role, we will:

- Contact you within one week to discuss your current situation and suitability for this role.
- Keep searching for other suitable positions should this role not be right for you.
- Keep you informed at every stage of the recruitment process.
- Actively follow up with our client on your behalf to gain useful feedback throughout the process.