Product Manager - Millennium EHR

** Job Description*
* ** Product Manager*
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* Location:

United States*
* ** Travel: 25%*
* ** Must be US Citizens*
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* Job Summary:

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* We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Product Manager to partner with cross-functional teams to define product and project requirements, develop product strategy and roadmaps, and bring innovative ideas from concept to delivery. In this role, you will drive initiatives from ideation through execution, ensuring solutions meet customer needs while supporting the successful delivery of projects for Federal clients. You will also collaborate closely with Federal clients and Oracle Health Product Management to shape the future direction of the next generation of the Electronic Health Record (EHR), helping define product enhancements, influence strategic planning, and drive innovation.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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** Client Collaboration & Requirement Gathering:*
* + Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Conduct in-depth meetings with clients to capture their business requirements and translate them into actionable project scopes.

+ Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budget constraints.

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** Project Planning & Coordination:*
* + Develop and document clear and comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, resources, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

+ Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with client expectations and business objectives.

+ Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., technical, creative, and development) to ensure feasibility and alignment of project requirements.

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** Capture of Level of Effort (LOE):*
* + Work with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to determine the level of effort for various components of the project, including resource allocation and time estimates.

+ Gather, analyze, and document LOE data to prepare accurate project cost estimates for contracting purposes.

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** Contracting & Budgeting:*
* + Ensure that the project plan and LOE align with contractual agreements and client expectations.

+ Monitor project budget adherence, track changes in scope, and facilitate change management processes when required.

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** Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:*
* + Maintain clear, consistent communication with all project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and upper management.

+ Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and reports on project progress.

+ Identify and address potential risks, bottlenecks, or issues that could impact project timelines, costs, or quality.

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** Project Execution & Delivery:*
* + Oversee the day-to-day execution of the project, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope.

+ Facilitate project meetings, both with clients and internal teams, to ensure ongoing alignment.

+ Act as a point of escalation for project-related issues, ensuring timely resolution.

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* Qualifications & Skills:

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* Education:

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* + Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

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* Experience:

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* + 6+ years of project and/or product management experience, with a strong focus on client relations and scoping for complex projects.

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** Cerner Millennium experience highly preferred - with solution experience in Nursing, Behavioral Health, Emergency Medicine and/or Research*
* + Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering projects on time and within budget.

+ Experience working with cross-functional teams to capture requirements and estimate LOE for contracting purposes.

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* Skills:

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* + Strong ability to communicate with clients and internal teams to capture requirements and scope.

+ Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira, Trello) and Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess LOE, project feasibility, and potential risks.

+ Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to executive leadership.

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** Key Attributes:*
* + Client-focused with a strong commitment to understanding and meeting client needs.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

+ High attention to detail, proactive, and adaptable to changing client needs and project conditions.

+ Ability to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team environment.

** Responsibilities*
* Analyzes business needs to help ensure Oracle solution meets the customer's objectives by combining industry best practices, product knowledge, and business acumen.  Exercises judgment and business acumen in selecting methods and techniques to deliver functional and technical solutions on non-routine and very complex aspects of applications and technology installations. Provides direction and mentoring to project teams, and effectively…