IT Product Mgr – Oracle Cloud

BDO USA•Raleigh, NC

8d•$125,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Description Job Summary: The IT Product Manager is responsible for the management of a product, system, or process lifecycle from strategic planning to tactical execution within the information technology department. Job Duties: Defines product strategy and builds product roadmaps Translates product strategy into detailed requirements for prototype construction and final product development by engineering teams Responsible for launching new product features and experiences - investigating to define the problem, draft detailed requirements/user stories, plan development sprints, build and implement user testing plans, and support continuous releases Builds strong relationships with Business Line leaders and executive stakeholders Builds and maintains constructive working relationships with project team members, vendors, and other departments Oversees all aspects of assigned IT projects, and takes ownership for ensuring their success Plans and directs the work effort involved with the implementation or upgrade of systems Develops scope documents, statements of work, and other documentation supporting the justification for new projects Works closely with third-party vendors to ensure that project efforts are controlled and completed on a timely basis Leads and directs the work of project teams to ensure project efforts are controlled and completed on a timely basis Works with appropriate subject matter experts, establish resource plans, expected level of effort and duration to complete tasks Reviews and understands or prepares, as needed, business requirements and objectives documentation in support of overall business needs Coordinates with appropriate resources to ensure that product communications and training materials are made available as appropriate Works with operational teams to ensure a smooth transition from implementation to production and ongoing support phases of a products lifecycle Works with vendors and stakeholder to understand product subscription, contract terms, and renewal cycles to best manage fiscal budget Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: High school diploma or GED, required Bachelor’s degree, preferred Experience: Six (6) or more years IT experience, required Experience as a Product Manager, IT Project Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Software Systems Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Technology Support Analyst, or Software Developer, required Experience using a standard project management methodology, required Experience with scrum and other agile development methods, preferred Experience leading and directing the work of others in a project-oriented capacity, preferred Experience with the concepts of Project Programs and Portfolios, preferred Familiar with a web-based applications environment, preferred Familiar with relational database concepts, preferred Previous experience working in a professional services firm, preferred License/Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification, preferred PMI Agile Certified Practitioner or similar certification, preferred Software: Experience with project planning applications, preferred Experience managing projects in connection with any of the following, preferred: Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft Enterprise Services Automation, Onestream, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, ServiceNow, Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, preferred Language: N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills Ability to manage multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and in a self-directed capacity A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected Strong team-building skills Demonstrated problem solving skills Ability to effectively organize and delegate complex tasks Ability to develop project plans and accomplish goals based on experience, educated assumptions, and limited information Ability to adapt rapidly to new developments Familiarity with project ROI techniques (cost/benefit, NPV, IRR, Earned Value metrics) Ability to facilitate meetings efficiently and effectively Ability to develop project documentation using diagrams and prose Ability to develop project plans and related documentation using diagrams and prose based on customer collaboration Excellent written and verbal communication skills Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $125,000 - $155,000 Maryland Range: $125,000 - $155,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $155,000

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, required
Six (6) or more years IT experience, required
Experience as a Product Manager, IT Project Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Software Systems Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Technology Support Analyst, or Software Developer, required
Experience using a standard project management methodology, required
Familiar with a web-based applications environment, preferred
Familiar with relational database concepts, preferred
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and in a self-directed capacity
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Strong team-building skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to effectively organize and delegate complex tasks
Ability to develop project plans and accomplish goals based on experience, educated assumptions, and limited information
Ability to adapt rapidly to new developments
Familiarity with project ROI techniques (cost/benefit, NPV, IRR, Earned Value metrics)
Ability to facilitate meetings efficiently and effectively
Ability to develop project documentation using diagrams and prose
Ability to develop project plans and related documentation using diagrams and prose based on customer collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferred
Experience with scrum and other agile development methods, preferred
Experience leading and directing the work of others in a project-oriented capacity, preferred
Experience with the concepts of Project Programs and Portfolios, preferred
Previous experience working in a professional services firm, preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification, preferred
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner or similar certification, preferred
Experience with project planning applications, preferred
Experience managing projects in connection with any of the following, preferred: Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft Enterprise Services Automation, Onestream, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, ServiceNow, Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, preferred

Responsibilities

Defines product strategy and builds product roadmaps
Translates product strategy into detailed requirements for prototype construction and final product development by engineering teams
Responsible for launching new product features and experiences - investigating to define the problem, draft detailed requirements/user stories, plan development sprints, build and implement user testing plans, and support continuous releases
Builds strong relationships with Business Line leaders and executive stakeholders
Builds and maintains constructive working relationships with project team members, vendors, and other departments
Oversees all aspects of assigned IT projects, and takes ownership for ensuring their success
Plans and directs the work effort involved with the implementation or upgrade of systems
Develops scope documents, statements of work, and other documentation supporting the justification for new projects
Works closely with third-party vendors to ensure that project efforts are controlled and completed on a timely basis
Leads and directs the work of project teams to ensure project efforts are controlled and completed on a timely basis
Works with appropriate subject matter experts, establish resource plans, expected level of effort and duration to complete tasks
Reviews and understands or prepares, as needed, business requirements and objectives documentation in support of overall business needs
Coordinates with appropriate resources to ensure that product communications and training materials are made available as appropriate
Works with operational teams to ensure a smooth transition from implementation to production and ongoing support phases of a products lifecycle
Works with vendors and stakeholder to understand product subscription, contract terms, and renewal cycles to best manage fiscal budget
Other duties as required