Oracle Cloud Project Manager - Commercial

Applications Software Technology (AST) was founded on one simple thought, we put our people and our customers first, and you can never lose. AST is a globally recognized award-winning full-service enterprise Cloud transformation and systems integrator, specializing in Oracle Cloud, NetSuite, JD Edwards and Salesforce, serving clients in the Public and Commercial Sectors for 29 years. Clients look to AST for leadership and assistance in systems integration, business process redesign, project management, systems administration, and training. From on-premises applications to modern Cloud technology, AST’s services encompass all aspects of Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management, Customer Experience, and Middleware. AST also offers flexible Managed Services, supporting the needs of over 200 Public Sector and Commercial customers around the globe. If you're someone with energy, drive, and creativity, AST might be the place for you.

Currently, we are looking for an Oracle Cloud Project Manager to join our team. You will play an integral role within our Commercial Oracle Cloud practice. This is a US based, full-time/Permanent and remote position, with travel to customer sites as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage AST rapid and complex Oracle Cloud and SaaS project engagements
• Engage with AST project team members and client stakeholders to ensure adherence to AST’s project methodology
• Prepare weekly project status reporting for project PMO, client steering committee and AST Management
• Manage project resources and project timeline to the established project budget, addressing all changes in scope according to the project change control process
• Develop and manage project schedules
• Assist with business development initiatives including presentations and proposals
• Assist with internal operational objectives for project management methodology and practices

What You’ll Bring:

• 3-5+ years managing Oracle Cloud (HCM, FIN, SCM, EPM, ERP) implementation projects.
• Experience leading multi-year, multi-phase and complex Oracle Cloud engagements and migrations within the Commercial sector.
• Ability to conduct effective discussions about Oracle systems and business operations topics with all levels of client organizations and across all discipline areas (technical, functional, change management, project management, and operations management).
• Experience with managing engagements that include third-party, integrated systems.
• Understanding of full life cycle project delivery methodology including stakeholder and risk management practices.
• Familiarity with implementation of change management objectives and practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people.
• 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
• PMP Certified (highly recommended).
• Experience utilizing a full life cycle methodology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, especially to facilitate the resolution of cross-team challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to fully utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).
• Ability to manage and collaborate with an offshore delivery arm of the overall project team, for both functional and technical delivery tasks.

What We Bring:

At AST, people are the center of everything we do, and we work to provide you with benefits beyond a paycheck. We strive to develop and recognize our people at all levels and give them the rewards they deserve. We offer full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement/401k, disability, life insurance, and unlimited PTO for all our North American employees to balance your work and life. We also offer additional benefits, such as commuter benefits, legal insurance, pet insurance, sabbatical leave, education reimbursement, parental leave, and much more.

Our Culture:

At AST, people are the center of everything we do. In 29 years of business, we know that putting our people first is the key to success. Our passion for people has earned us multiple awards. Here are some of the most recent:

• 2024 Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces by Energage (6th consecutive year)
• 2024 National Cultural Excellence for Woman-Led Organizations by Energage
• 2024 National Cultural Excellence for Innovation by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for Remote Work by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for Innovation by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for DE&I Practices by Energage
• 2023 National Cultural Excellence for Leadership by Energage

We foster a culture of trust, ownership, and innovation at every level of the organization. All doors are open and everyone’s ideas matter, giving our people the ability to quickly understand our customers’ needs and translate those needs into action. While we celebrate individual wins, we always strive for shared success. We are One AST.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: We value global diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. AST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.