Oracle HCM Project Manager

The Oracle HCM Project Manager leads the day-to-day delivery of a large, transformational Oracle HCM Cloud implementation. This role partners closely with a System Integrator (SI), HR leaders, and internal IT teams to deliver a modern HR platform that changes how the organization works. The Project Manager focuses on execution, coordination, and communication to ensure the project is successful and adopted across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of a major Oracle HCM Cloud transformation, from planning through go-live and stabilization.
• Own detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones aligned to HR and enterprise transformation goals.
• Work closely with the System Integrator (SI) to coordinate delivery, track progress, and resolve issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the SI, internal IT teams, and HR stakeholders.
• Coordinate work across HCM areas such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent, and Benefits, ensuring dependencies are understood and managed.
• Partner with technical teams and the SI to support data migration, integrations, testing, and configuration.
• Identify risks, issues, and impacts early, and drive timely resolution.
• Ensure the project meets security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Track and report on project status, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and key decisions.
• Prepare clear, concise updates for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support readiness activities including testing cycles, training preparation, and go-live planning.
• Work closely with change management and training teams to support adoption and long-term success.
• Help teams understand that this is not just a system implementation, but a change to processes, roles, and ways of working.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–10+ years of experience managing complex projects in an enterprise environment.
• Proven experience delivering large, cross-functional technology or system implementation projects.
• Experience working with System Integrators or external delivery partners.
• Strong ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed environment with shared ownership.

Preferred:

• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches.
• Experience supporting large-scale business or digital transformations.
• Exposure to HR systems or HCM platforms (Oracle HCM Cloud experience is a plus).

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