IT Product Mgr – Oracle Cloud

IT Product Manager – Oracle Cloud
• BDO USA

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.

Define product strategy and roadmaps, translate strategy into detailed requirements, launch new product features, build relationships with business leaders, oversee projects, and ensure smooth product lifecycle transitions.

• Defines product strategy and builds product roadmaps
• Translates product strategy into detailed requirements for prototype construction and final product development by engineering teams
• Launches new product features and experiences – investigating the problem, drafting detailed requirements/user stories, planning development sprints, building and implementing user testing plans, and supporting 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, taking 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 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 to establish resource plans, expected level of effort and duration to complete tasks
• Reviews and understands or prepares business requirements and objectives documentation in support of overall business needs
• Coordinates with resources to ensure that product communications and training materials are made available as appropriate
• Works with operational teams for a smooth transition from implementation to production and ongoing support phases of a product’s lifecycle
• Works with vendors and stakeholders to understand product subscription, contract terms and renewal cycles to manage fiscal budget
• Other duties as required

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 Oracle Cloud, People Soft Financials, People Soft Enterprise Services Automation, Onestream, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Service Now, Azure Data Factory, Azure Dev Ops, preferred

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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

National Range: $125,000 - $155,000
Maryland Range: $125,000 - $155,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $155,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability