Oracle EPM Project Manager-

Job Summary

Lead end-to-end execution of finance transformation programs and projects ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and ROI expectations. Manage program and projects - create project plans, track milestones, monitor risks, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration via Smartsheet. Partner with finance technology and business stakeholders to define scope, manage issues, and drive critical path activities. Establish governance and actively engage stakeholders. Ensure deliverables, milestones, and benefits are met. Proactively manage key project activities, resource requirements, and interdependencies. Work with stakeholders across functional areas to develop and support POC/soft launches, conduct system mapping, perform analysis, and enhance processes as needed. Drive planning in communication and change management training, planning processes/procedures. Author and report out performance of projects and programs in a portfolio to the project team, stakeholders, and leadership. Ensure chosen projects/programs in portfolio are aligned to business priorities, goals, and expected ROI/OKRs. Set priorities. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in program and portfolio management with a focus on finance transformation and technology integration
• Accounting and finance experience in mid-level roles
• Led cross-functional projects/programs/portfolio of $2M
• Experience in large-scale finance operations
• Ability to translate financial strategy into operational execution
• Familiarity with finance systems such as EPM Oracle Workday, Anaplan
• Proficiency in Smartsheet
• Strong conflict resolution, active listening, and stakeholder management skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working in dynamic, ambiguous environments
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders
• Skilled at navigating competing priorities and aligning diverse stakeholders
• Clear, concise communicator, especially when translating technical or financial concepts
• Ability to see the big picture while managing tactical details
• Highest level of organization, attention to details
• Flexible and open to feedback
• Strong management skills and ability to multi-task competing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to conform to shifting demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• Preferred ERP transformation experience, aviation industry experience, process/improvement and organizational change management experience
• PMP, PfMP, Green Belt/LSS exposure to Agile, MS Teams, and Visio

Additional Notes from Hiring Manager

• Local candidates only, no out-of-state or international
• Hybrid role - 2 to 3 days per week onsite, pivot as required if policy changes in the future
• Willis and/or Arlington Heights when remote, must have strong Wi-Fi and ability for video conferencing
• Minimal 10% if any business travel
• Seeking well-rounded candidates and NOT heavy IT or construction with Finance project management experience