Sr. IT Project Manager - Oracle ERP/EPM Implementations

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams.

Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency.

We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work.

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of our Oracle ERP and EPM implementation projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in project management, particularly in Oracle solutions, and will play a crucial role in ensuring the alignment of IT initiatives with organizational goals.

This role is designated as a hybrid role which includes working at least 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in one of our offices located in Deerfield, IL, Oak Creek, WI, OR North Olmsted, OH area to foster better collaboration, connection, and innovation.

Responsibilities : Project Planning :

Project Planning :

Develop detailed project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements for Oracle ERP and EPM implementation projects.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, success criteria, project KPIs / business KPIs and deliverables.

Collaborate on project charter documentation, stakeholder buy-in and product vendor or implementation vendor selection process

Ensure project scope

Execution and Monitoring :

Lead the execution of Oracle ERP and EPM projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budget.

Drive business and system process streamlining efforts ensuring project scope and timeline is managed

Monitor project progress, identify, and mitigate risks, and manage changes in project scope.

Vendor Management :

Coordinate with external vendors and consultants involved in Oracle ERP and EPM implementation.

Ensure vendor deliverables meet quality standards and are aligned with project requirements.

Team Collaboration :

Build and lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and communication.

Ability to drive dependency management between project workstreams that include IT and Business stakeholders along with risk and issue management

Provide guidance and support to team members, ensuring a cohesive and productive work environment.

Quality Assurance & Compliance :

Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to ensure the successful deployment of Oracle ERP and EPM solutions.

Conduct regular reviews and audits to guarantee adherence to best practices.

Work with internal and external auditors to ensure project compliance tied to project SDLC / PM controls and SOX controls

Ensure timely capital reconciliation to project spend and closure activities post project delivery including vendor offboarding, project retrospective, project scorecard and sustained business operations strategy

Stakeholder Communication :

Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and issues.

Lead project stage-gate reviews and steering committee reviews with an ability to tailor the level of communication based on the audience

Manage expectations and address concerns in a timely and transparent manner.

Change Management

Participate in organizational change management activities in collaboration with internal and external OCM track leads

Develop and implement training programs for end-users on Oracle ERP and EPM systems.

Ensure the creation and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation.

Hiring Pay Range : $110,000 - $140,000

Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of proven experience as an IT Project Manager with a focus on Cloud ERP and / or EPM implementations (Oracle background preferred)
• Good domain knowledge of Oracle ERP / EPM applications and related workstreams, including but not limited to Finance, Supply Chain, and Enterprise Performance Management.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Project Management methodologies, Agile and Scrum.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a must.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic environment, and prior experience with acquisition integrations, ERP consolidations.
• Preferred experience using Smartsheet, , Planview and ServiceNow project and portfolio management systems to track and report project and program lifecycle.

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.

This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more.

We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.