This is a new role being created and will evolve, but initial responsibilities will include: • Project Planning and Execution
o Proven experience leading RFI, RFP vendor processes and all related deliverables to resolution
o Lead Initiation, Planning, Execution and Close phases of projects
o Ensure robust project planning, including working with sr. leadership (VP level) and cross functional teams to assess project options and scenarios, and develop mitigation plans
o Plan, control, and execute project scope following the companies IT PMO Excellence prescribed processes and guidelines (PMBOK)
o Provide leadership, coordination, and cross-functional communication to ensure achievement of project goals and timelines • Communication and Stakeholder Management
o Identify and engage appropriate stakeholders, manage expectations, and drive conflict resolution
o Responsible for preparing and managing the project Communication Plan and leading communications with key stakeholders as well as broader group of stakeholders beyond the program team
o Provide primary programmatic support not only to large stakeholder community but also support and collaborate with Business leads and other department program & project managers
o Ensure Steering Committee and stakeholders remain informed of project progress and any risks that may affect project outcomes
o Ensure stakeholders understand the impact of changes introduced by the project
o Present to program steering committees making detailed, prioritized recommendations, facilitating discussions, and driving decision making • Risk Management
o Responsible for preparing and managing the project Risk Management Plan
o Managing project level risks and issues, taking corrective actions, and raising awareness at Program and Portfolio level
o Developing regular risk assessments and risk mitigations plans
o Timely escalation and resolution of complex issues • Resource and Budget Management
o Forecast and track project budget and resource requirements
o Work with the Portfolio Manager to ensure program initiatives are correctly resourced and funded
o Work with the portfolio manager to resolve resource conflicts and budget mismatches • Management Reporting
o Project level management reporting, including milestone tracking, forecasts, risks, issues, and overall project RAG status • Benefits Management
o Ensure Project Business case exists and is maintained throughout the project
o Escalate risks and issues that may affect the viability of the business case
o Ensure the project remains aligned to deliver outcomes that will support benefits realization
Qualifications: • A minimum of 10+ years of Project/Program Management experience is required • A Bachelor or Master's STEM Degree; Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical field preferred • Project Management qualifications, such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified Scrum Master), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified) etc preferred • Demonstrated experience leading successful large, complex, high-value strategic and departmental IT change initiatives, preferably in large, multi-national organizations. • Expertise in one or more project management Agile methodologies • Demonstrated Finance, Legal Operations and business acumen obtained from previous experience of project and programs • Demonstrated experience delivering Corporate ERP initiatives, Oracle Cloud preferred • Proactive mindset, can adapt easily to a changing environment, excellent in time management • Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills, including experience managing statistical and financial data • Strong EQ, leadership, and management skills • Practical and hands-on approach to delivering outcomes • Ability to form and maintaining solid working relationship at all levels of the organization • Great communication and cross-team collaboration skills