Manager, Oracle HCM Project (Information Technology)

Job Title: Manager, Oracle HCM Project 

Location: [US" Remote"]

Department: Human Resources / HRIS

Reports To: [VP Global Compensation, Benefits & HR Systems]

Position Summary:

The Manager, Oracle HCM Project is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of Oracle HCM Cloud initiatives. This includes managing cross-functional teams, collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of projects within scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of Oracle HCM Cloud modules, HR operations, and project delivery best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for Oracle HCM Cloud enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and ongoing support.
• Develop and maintain extensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate tasks across technical, functional, and business units to ensure timely and aligned project execution.
• Oversee quarterly Oracle upgrades, patches, and bug fixes; track and manage additional system issues.
• Facilitate business requirements gathering, solution design review sessions, UAT planning, and deployment strategies.
• Manage project risks, issues, scope changes, and communications across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal departments (HR, IT, Finance) and third-party vendors to ensure seamless delivery.
• Monitor and report project status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, system security standards, and change management protocols. 
• Assists in the development of communication, education and documentation of change that users will experience with system upgrades.
• Support post-deployment stabilization and handover to support operations.
• Maintain and communicate enhancement backlogs and help prioritize them with the HR team.
• Oversee and manage Oracle help desk and associated tickets.
• Coordinate with Oracle for Service Requests (SRs) and monitor the impact of new product releases.
• Track and report on key metrics such as SLA adherence and system adoption rates. 
• Remain informed of new Oracle HCM Cloud features, functionalities, and best practices.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, ideally in an HRIS or HCM environment.
• Experience with change management.
• Strong functional understanding of Oracle HCM Cloud applications and HR processes.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience working in a global, cross-cultural environment.
• Strong attention to detail with superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter with a high level of energy and a proactive approach to completing tasks.
• Ability to present complex ideas in a user-friendly and business-oriented manner.